Pelicans travel to Houston to take on the injury-plagued Rockets
Pelicans travel to Houston to take on the injury-plagued Rockets
On Friday, March 13, 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans (22-45) travel to the Toyota Center to face the Houston Rockets (40-25).
orgNew Orleans Pelicans
locationToyota Center
orgHouston Rockets
The team has been hit hard by injuries, most notably season-ending ailments for veterans Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams.
personFred VanVleet
personSteven Adams
With Alperen Şengün also questionable due to back pain and Jae'Sean Tate sidelined, Houston relies on young talents like Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. to maintain their position in the Western Conference.
personAlperen Şengün
personAmen Thompson
personJabari Smith Jr.
Led by the scoring duo of Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray, and anchored by Zion Williamson, the Pelicans hope to capitalize on the Rockets’ fatigue, as this matchup marks Houston's fourth game in just six days.
personTrey Murphy III
personZion Williamson
