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

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) visit the Houston Rockets (8-3) on Wednesday, March 3, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET, at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBAWednesday, March 3, 2027

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

8:30 PM ETMar 3, 2027

Houston Rockets8-3

DateMar 3, 2027

Time8:30 PM ET

VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansHouston Rockets

Points per game

117.5

115.5

Points allowed per game

122.4

106.4

4-7Record8-3

5th in Southwest DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division

1-4Road record / home record5-1

LLLWWLast 5WLLWW

L3StreakW1

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansHouston Rockets

L3StreakW1

Points Against

122.4

106.4

4-6Last Ten Games7-3

Points Per Game

117.5

115.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

42.4

44.5

Assists Per Game

24.7

27.0

Blocks Per Game

4.7

5.8

Steals Per Game

10.4

8.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

1.1

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.5

15.3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Houston Rockets

Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain

Out

Recent form

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

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

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

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

Houston Rockets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets?

The game is on Wednesday, March 3, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

How can I watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

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

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

Who is injured for New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets?

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

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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