The Houston Rockets will make the journey to the state of Louisiana to face off with the New Orleans Pelicans at their house courtroom of Smoothie King Arena this Sunday (March 29) night. There, the Rockets are going to be trying to stay within the win column after choosing up a victory off a Western Conference foe of their final sport.
On the opposite aspect of the courtroom, the Pels are going to be trying to snap one of many longer shedding streaks within the NBA, even when the entrance workplace would like they didn’t. We predict a Houston win on this one, not that this could shock anybody given the place each groups are within the standings.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At current, the Rockets have a 44-29 report, which has them sixth within the Western Conference standings.
Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) makes a layup towards the New Orleans Pelicans throughout the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
The Pels are the homeowners of a 25-50 report and a four-game win streak, ok for eleventh place within the West,
What occurred within the final sport for every crew?
Houston beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-109 on the street.
Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets ahead Tari Eason (17) warms up previous to the sport towards the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
The Pels misplaced to the Toronto Raptors 119-106, additionally on the street.
Injuries
For Houston, Steven Adams (ankle) and Fred VanVleet (ACL) are out.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets excessive fives followers after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104- 101 at Toyota Center on November 10, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and circumstances of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
For New Orleans, Bryce McGowens (toe) is out, and Dejounte Murray (hand) and Trey Murphy III (ankle) are questionable.
Probable beginning lineups – Rockets
Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Houston Rockets ahead Tari Eason (17) dunks on the New Orleans Pelicans throughout an NBA preseason sport at Legacy Arena at BJCC. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Probable beginning lineups – Pels
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What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when it’s best to tune in to see the sport:
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
This article initially appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets at Pelicans: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/29)
