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NBA, round 0

Fri, Feb 12 at 7:00 pm
Fri, Feb 12 at 7:00 pm (Friday, February 12)Smoothie King CenterAll Troy sports
Game preview2/12 - 8:00 PM ESTGCSEN · Pelicans.comPlay by play
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Rockets at Pelicans, Friday 7:00 pm

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-10) host the Houston Rockets (10-3) Friday at 7:00 pm at Smoothie King Center, on GCSEN and Pelicans.com.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Rockets a 80% chance to win.

The Pelicans have won 0 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game losing streak. The Rockets have won 3 of their last 5. Season series: Series starts 1/27.

The Pelicans list 5 players as out or doubtful, including Bennedict Mathurin (G). The Rockets list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Clint Capela (C).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Troy fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#28
HOU · PointsAlperen Sengun C23.1
#28
HOU · AssistsAlperen Sengun C7.6
#28
HOU · ReboundsAlperen Sengun C9.6
#1
NO · PointsZion Williamson F21.8
#0
NO · AssistsJeremiah Fears G5.1
#22
NO · ReboundsDerik Queen C6.3
RocketsPelicans
10-3Record4-10
LLWWWLast fiveLLLLL
79.5%ESPN win chance20.5%
Season series
Series starts 1/27

Rockets injuries

  • Clint Capela COut, Ankle
  • Steven Adams COut, Calf
  • Fred VanVleet GOut, Knee
  • Marcus Smart GSuspension, Suspension

Pelicans injuries

  • Bennedict Mathurin GOut, Foot
  • Trendon Watford FOut, Ankle
  • Bryce McGowens GOut, Elbow
  • Trey Murphy III FOut, Knee
  • Dejounte Murray GOut, Ankle

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

GCSENUnited States
Pelicans.comUnited States

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