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Houston Rockets 128, New Orleans Pelicans 111: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets 128 to New Orleans Pelicans 111, on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets.

NBAThursday, December 26, 2024
DateDec 26, 2024
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVNBA League Pass, GCSEN, Space City Home Network
Attendance16,052

Line score

Team1234T
Houston Rockets39224126128
New Orleans Pelicans22213137111

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsJalen Green · 30
ReboundsAlperen Sengun · 13
AssistsAlperen Sengun · 6
RatingJalen Green · 30 PTS
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 21
ReboundsYves Missi · 9
AssistsHerbert Jones · 7
RatingTrey Murphy III · 21 PTS

Team comparison

Houston RocketsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
116.2
115.9
Points allowed per game
107.4
124.9
21-9Record5-26
2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
3-2Road record / home record3-6
WWWLLLast 5LLLLL
W3StreakL6

Team stats

Houston RocketsNew Orleans Pelicans
46-97FG43-99
Field Goal %
47
43
18-473PT12-37
Three Point %
38
32
18-23FT13-18
Free Throw %
78
72
Rebounds
54
44
Offensive Rebounds
18
17
Defensive Rebounds
36
27
Assists
19
29
Steals
7
12
Blocks
9
2
Turnovers
15
13
Team Turnovers
1
3
Total Turnovers
16
16
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out
Fred VanVleet G · Knee
Out
Marcus Smart G · Suspension
Suspension
New Orleans Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin G · Foot - Plantar Fasciitis
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Dejounte Murray G · Ankle
Out

Box score

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jabari Smith Jr.2861-70-34-460201243+6
Alperen Sengun25105-110-20-01363003102+19
Fred VanVleet26258-157-122-264210422+14
Jalen Green303012-216-110-022020021+30
Amen Thompson3194-80-31-2103315640+22
Jeff Green962-31-21-220000111-11
Jae'Sean Tate17104-60-12-220100022+23
Cam Whitmore27279-164-85-641010130+8
Steven Adams1121-10-00-150101051+9
Jock Landale900-10-10-000301001-11
Aaron Holiday920-00-02-201011000-11
Reed Sheppard1810-80-41-242010131-13
Team12846-9718-4718-2354191579183614

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones31105-130-20-067200422-4
Trey Murphy III30217-164-93-332110031-30
Yves Missi2921-30-00-094002361-4
CJ McCollum27135-122-51-223100112-13
Dejounte Murray27177-152-51-244330130-20
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl1393-52-41-132100211+11
Daniel Theis1920-20-12-252110144-13
Javonte Green19115-61-10-050110322-11
Brandon Boston Jr.19177-141-32-361240153+11
Antonio Reeves942-50-10-013100100+11
Jordan Hawkins1851-80-63-501020000-23
Team11143-9912-3713-18442913122172716

Recent form

Nov 13, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 125-118
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Golden State WarriorsW 115-108
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117
Nov 14, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsL 108-116
Nov 13, 2026 · vs Memphis GrizzliesL 111-142
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139

Season series

HOU leads series 2-0
Mar 8, 2025NO 117, HOU 146
Mar 6, 2025HOU 109, NO 97
Dec 26, 2024HOU 128, NO 111
Dec 19, 2024NO 113, HOU 133

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Houston Rockets won, 128-111, on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

What was the final score of Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Houston Rockets 128, New Orleans Pelicans 111.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Jalen Green (30 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (21 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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