New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets
In 2026-27, the New Orleans Pelicans are 4-8 and the Houston Rockets are 9-3. They meet on Wednesday, January 27 at 8:30 PM ET, hosted by the Rockets.
Next meeting
Pelicans @ Rockets ·
Pelicans probable starters
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Point Guard
Replacing Dejounte Murray (out)
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Shooting Guard
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Small Forward
Replacing Trey Murphy III (out)
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Power Forward
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Center
Replacing Yves Missi (out)
Rockets probable starters
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Point Guard
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Shooting Guard
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Small Forward
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Power Forward
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Center
Record
| 4-8 | Season | 9-3 |
| 4-6 | Last 10 | 7-3 |
Head-to-head 2026-27
They haven't played each other yet this season.
Depth chart starters
Dejounte Murray Out · Returns: 2026-11-20
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Point Guard | |
| Shooting Guard | ||
Trey Murphy III Out · Returns: 2026-11-14
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Small Forward | |
| Power Forward | ||
Yves Missi Out · Returns: 2026-11-14
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Center |
Team leaders (2026-27)
| Zion Williamson 21.7 | Points per game | Alperen Sengun 21.1 |
| Derik Queen 6.3 | Rebounds per game | Alperen Sengun 9.4 |
| Jeremiah Fears 4.9 | Assists per game | Alperen Sengun 7.9 |
Pelicans
Most-used lineup (2026-27)
S. Bey · H. Jones · T. Watford · B. Mathurin · D. Queen
45 min · net rating +16.5
Out and questionable
- Bryce McGowens Out · Returns: 2026-11-14
- Yves Missi Out · Returns: 2026-11-14
- Trey Murphy III Out · Returns: 2026-11-14
- Dejounte Murray Out · Returns: 2026-11-20
- Trendon Watford Out · Returns: 2026-11-14
Rockets
Most-used lineup (2026-27)
K. Durant · F. VanVleet · A. Sengun · J. Smith Jr. · A. Thompson
107 min · net rating +12.2
Out and questionable
- Steven Adams Out · Returns: 2026-11-15
- Clint Capela Out · Returns: 2026-11-15