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The injury report for the Houston Rockets (20-9) heading into their game against the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) currently includes two players. The Pelicans have six injured players listed on the report. The matchup is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 26.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Game Info
- When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Rockets' Injury Report
Rockets Injuries:
Dillon Brooks: Out (Ankle),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Rest)
Rockets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 19.9 | 10.2 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 13.9 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Amen Thompson | 12.8 | 7.4 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Jalen Green | 18 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 12.6 | 6.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2 |
Rockets Stats
- Houston's +192 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 112.9 points per game (13th in the NBA) while allowing 106.3 per outing (third in the league).
- Jalen Green's 19.1 points per game lead the Rockets and are 41st in the NBA.
- The 49.6 rebounds per game Houston averages rank first in the league, and are 6.0 more than the 43.6 its opponents grab per outing.
- Alperen Sengun averages 10.4 rebounds per game (ranking 10th in the NBA) to lead the Rockets.
- Houston makes 11.8 three-pointers per game (25th in the league) at a 32.4% rate (29th in the NBA), compared to the 11.9 its opponents make while shooting 34.5% from deep.
- The Rockets' Green hits 2.4 three-pointers per game (38th in the NBA) to lead the team.
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Pelicans' Injury Report
Pelicans Injuries:
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Jose Alvarado: Questionable (Hamstring),
Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Ankle),
Javonte Green: Questionable (Knee)
Pelicans' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi | 11.3 | 9.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Murphy III | 16.4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Dejounte Murray | 9.9 | 4 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1 |
| CJ McCollum | 13.8 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | 6.3 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
Pelicans Stats
- New Orleans is being outscored by 11.5 points per game, with a -344 scoring differential overall. It puts up 105.7 points per game (30th in NBA), and gives up 117.2 per contest (25th in league).
- Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans, recording 22.2 points per game.
- The 43.1 rebounds per game New Orleans accumulates rank 22nd in the league, 2.6 fewer than the 45.7 its opponents pull down.
- Yves Missi is 21st in the NBA with 8.6 rebounds per game, leading the Pelicans.
- New Orleans hits 11.1 three-pointers per game (30th in the league) while shooting 33.2% from deep (26th in NBA). It is making 3.1 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 14.2 per game at 37.1%.
- The Pelicans are paced by Trey Murphy III's 2.8 threes per game.
