The Houston Rockets are heading to Louisiana to take on the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Arena this Sunday evening. The Rockets will be trying to keep their momentum going after a recent victory against a Western Conference opponent.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans are hoping to end a losing streak. The front office might not be too concerned about the losses, though.
Team Standings and Recent Results
The Rockets currently hold a 44-29 record, which puts them sixth in the Western Conference standings.
The Pelicans have a 25-50 record and are currently on a four-game losing streak, placing them 11th in the West.
In their last game, Houston defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-109 on the road.
The Pels lost to the Toronto Raptors 119-106, also on the road.
Injury Updates for Both Teams
For Houston, Steven Adams (ankle) and Fred VanVleet (ACL) are out.
For New Orleans, Bryce McGowens (toe) is out, and Dejounte Murray (hand) and Trey Murphy III (ankle) are questionable.
Broadcast Details
Here’s when to tune in to see the game:
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)
The Rockets are expected to win. This shouldn’t be a surprise considering the teams’ positions in the standings.