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New Orleans Pelicans 117, Houston Rockets 146: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Pelicans 117 to Houston Rockets 146, on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBASaturday, March 8, 2025
DateMar 8, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
TVSpace City Home Network, GCSEN, Pelicans.com, NBA League Pass
Attendance18,055

Line score

Team1234T
New Orleans Pelicans28302534117
Houston Rockets39353537146

Top performers

New Orleans Pelicans
PointsZion Williamson · 20
ReboundsKarlo Matkovic · 7
AssistsJose Alvarado · 7
RatingJose Alvarado · 17 PTS, 7 AST
Houston Rockets
PointsDillon Brooks · 27
ReboundsAmen Thompson · 9
AssistsAmen Thompson · 11
RatingDillon Brooks · 27 PTS

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansHouston Rockets
Points per game
116.5
116.2
Points allowed per game
125.6
107.4
17-47Record39-25
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division
1-4Road record / home record7-1
LLLLLLast 5WWWLL
L5StreakW3

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansHouston Rockets
48-99FG55-99
Field Goal %
48
56
12-343PT17-40
Three Point %
35
43
9-16FT19-21
Free Throw %
56
90
Rebounds
44
48
Offensive Rebounds
18
15
Defensive Rebounds
26
33
Assists
29
32
Steals
7
9
Blocks
3
7
Turnovers
13
10
Team Turnovers
1
1
Total Turnovers
14
11
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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
Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out
Marcus Smart G · Suspension
Suspension

Box score

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kelly Olynyk2200-50-10-066202061-9
Zion Williamson282010-190-00-223420202-37
Trey Murphy III31136-120-41-252201232-15
Yves Missi28146-70-02-264110422-7
CJ McCollum28176-134-71-252210230-16
Jamal Cain851-41-22-432210122+4
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl2173-61-30-041000131-19
Karlo Matkovic23115-50-01-171010344-13
Jose Alvarado23177-162-71-147010130-16
Jordan Hawkins28134-124-101-221000203-17
Team11748-9912-349-1644291373182617

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Dillon Brooks25279-147-112-243010132+16
Tari Eason24126-110-30-021100110+8
Alperen Sengun32207-110-06-756222413+18
Jalen Green28145-152-72-273000070+16
Amen Thompson33157-110-11-2911301451+39
Jeff Green631-11-10-021001020+7
Jae'Sean Tate641-10-02-210010102-4
Jabari Smith Jr.25146-92-40-051120141+22
Cam Whitmore882-30-14-402000000-4
Steven Adams1863-50-00-082122352+16
Jock Landale600-00-00-010000011-6
Aaron Holiday24207-144-92-242200040+23
Nate Williams631-41-30-000011001-6
Team14655-9917-4019-2148321097153313

Recent form

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
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

Season series

HOU wins series 4-0
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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets won, 146-117, on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

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

New Orleans Pelicans 117, Houston Rockets 146.

Who were the top performers?

New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (20 points). Houston Rockets: Dillon Brooks (27 points).

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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