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Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Houston Rockets (8-3) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Friday, March 19, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets.

NBAFriday, March 19, 2027

Houston Rockets8-3

8:00 PM ETMar 19, 2027

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateMar 19, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

Houston RocketsNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

115.5

117.5

Points allowed per game

106.4

122.4

8-3Record4-7

2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

3-2Road record / home record3-3

WLLWWLast 5LLLWW

W1StreakL3

Team stats

Houston RocketsNew Orleans Pelicans

W1StreakL3

Points Against

106.4

122.4

7-3Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

115.5

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

44.5

42.4

Assists Per Game

27.0

24.7

Blocks Per Game

5.8

4.7

Steals Per Game

8.5

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.1

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

15.3

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Houston Rockets

Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain

Out

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Houston RocketsWLLWW

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 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderW 119-98

New Orleans PelicansLLLWW

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

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

Series starts 1/27

Mar 19, 2027HOU 0, NO 0

Mar 3, 2027NO 0, HOU 0

Feb 12, 2027HOU 0, NO 0

Jan 27, 2027NO 0, HOU 0

Team pages

Houston Rockets
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Friday, March 19, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans?

Houston Rockets: 8-3. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Houston Rockets: Clint Capela, Steven Adams. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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