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Rockets vs. Pelicans: Game Preview, Betting Odds, How to Watch

The Houston Rockets are visiting the New Orleans Pelicans. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 19, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) dribbles against Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Dec 19, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) dribbles against Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are playing the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time in a week.

The Rockets took care of the Pelicans in Houston seven days ago, and they are hoping for an identical result now that the two teams are in New Orleans for the first game after Christmas.

The Rockets are in second place in the West while the Pelicans are in last.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Rockets vs. Pelicans Information

  • Date: Thursday, Dec. 26
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • PF Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - lower leg)
  • SF Dillon Brooks (OUT - ankle)

New Orleans Pelicans

  • PG Jose Alvarado (OUT - hamstring)
  • SG Trey Murphy III (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
  • SG Javonte Green (QUESTIONABLE - back)
  • PF Zion Williamson (OUT - hamstring)
  • C Karlo Matkovic (OUT - back)
  • SF Brandon Ingram (OUT - ankle)

Rockets vs. Pelicans Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Amen Thompson
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

New Orleans Pelicans

  • PG Dejounte Murray
  • SG CJ McCollum
  • SF Trey Murphy III
  • PF Herb Jones
  • C Yves Missi

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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