Rockets vs Pelicans
Sun, Jan 18
Final
Rockets
Rockets
(24 - 15)
119
-
110
Pelicans
Pelicans
(10 - 34)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 32 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 119 |
| Pelicans | 30 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 110 |
Venue: Toyota Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jabari Smith Jr.
HOU | #10 | F
32
8
0
Zion Williamson
NOP | #1 | F
20
6
4
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 82% chance of winning the game
The Rockets are poised to dominate at home given their superior rebounding and defense against a depleted Pelicans squad that struggles significantly on the road.
Key Analysis
- • New Orleans is missing elite perimeter defenders Herbert Jones and Jose Alvarado, which severely compromises their ability to stop opposing scorers.
- • Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun face a favorable matchup against a Pelicans defense that ranks 28th in the league.
- • Houston leads the NBA in rebounding with 49.2 boards per game, providing a massive advantage over the Pelicans' 19th-ranked rebounding unit.
- • The Rockets have been dominant at the Toyota Center with a 13-3 home record, while the Pelicans are a dismal 3-16 on the road.
- • Houston's offense connects on 37.0% of its three-pointers (6th best), whereas New Orleans ranks 29th in three-point makes per game.
- • The Pelicans need Trey Murphy III to extend his streak of 30-point games to keep this contest competitive against Houston's top-5 defense.
