Houston Rockets chase fourth straight win over New Orleans Pelicans
Houston Rockets meet New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center (Houston), Thursday 12:30pm (NBA). Houston Rockets have won 31 of the 51 meetings with New Orleans Pelicans since 2013.
The big picture
Houston Rockets come in 8th on the ladder; New Orleans Pelicans are 19th. Houston Rockets have the higher position to protect.
Houston Rockets are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.9 points for and 107.6 against.
New Orleans Pelicans are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 120.2 points for and 118.8 against.
Form
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 109–115.
Head to head
These sides have met 51 times on our records since 2013: Houston Rockets 31, New Orleans Pelicans 20.
Last time out (2025-26), Houston Rockets won 134–102 at Smoothie King Center.
Houston Rockets have won the last three against New Orleans Pelicans.
Biggest margin between these two: Houston Rockets by 32 points in 2025-26 (134–102).
Players to watch
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (22.4 points a game, 64 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (20.8 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New Orleans Pelicans, watch Zion Williamson (20.6 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27) and Saddiq Bey (16.4 points a game, 36 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Toyota Center (Houston)
Houston Rockets have won 15 of their last 22 at Toyota Center (Houston).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Houston Rockets have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
