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Houston Rockets 109, New Orleans Pelicans 97: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets 109 to New Orleans Pelicans 97, on Thursday, March 6, 2025 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, March 6, 2025
DateMar 6, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
Attendance17,636

Line score

Team1234T
Houston Rockets31253320109
New Orleans Pelicans3425152397

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsAlperen Sengun · 22
ReboundsAmen Thompson · 11
AssistsAlperen Sengun · 8
RatingAlperen Sengun · 22 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST, 3 STL
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 26
ReboundsZion Williamson · 10
AssistsJose Alvarado · 4
RatingTrey Murphy III · 26 PTS

Team comparison

Houston RocketsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
116.2
116.5
Points allowed per game
107.4
125.6
38-25Record17-46
2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
3-2Road record / home record3-5
WWWLLLast 5LLLLL
W3StreakL5

Team stats

Houston RocketsNew Orleans Pelicans
46-81FG31-83
Field Goal %
57
37
9-293PT9-27
Three Point %
31
33
8-18FT26-33
Free Throw %
44
79
Rebounds
41
41
Offensive Rebounds
9
15
Defensive Rebounds
32
26
Assists
33
17
Steals
10
9
Blocks
6
7
Turnovers
19
15
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
19
15
Technical Fouls
1
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
Marcus Smart G · Suspension
Suspension
New Orleans Pelicans
Dejounte Murray G · Ankle
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Day-To-Day

Box score

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Dillon Brooks36146-91-41-241100135-1
Tari Eason31207-144-82-224551114+9
Alperen Sengun362211-140-00-368431155+15
Jalen Green3493-102-71-128201020+8
Amen Thompson392110-130-11-4112301382+10
Jeff Green521-10-00-000111001-2
Jabari Smith Jr.28166-132-82-451001052+4
Steven Adams1931-20-01-286210353+17
Reed Sheppard1221-50-10-0331000320
Team10946-819-298-1841331910693224

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kelly Olynyk2382-51-13-452201234+9
Zion Williamson32205-150-010-12103412463-18
Trey Murphy III39269-153-85-550202141-9
Yves Missi28103-50-04-641000222-7
CJ McCollum34135-153-60-022200020-8
Karlo Matkovic2162-90-32-463112334-8
Bruce Brown1900-20-10-022120111-13
Jose Alvarado2373-91-40-024040022+2
Jordan Hawkins2172-81-42-250310232-8
Team9731-839-2726-3341171597152619

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 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
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115

Season series

HOU leads series 3-0
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, 109-97, on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

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

Houston Rockets 109, New Orleans Pelicans 97.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Alperen Sengun (22 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (26 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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