Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets (17-50) will take on Jonas Valanciunas and the New Orleans Pelicans (27-40) in part of the NBA Sunday slate.
There were strong results being achieved by the Pelicans after the CJ McCollum trade with him and Brandon Ingram forming a solid one-two punch as Zion Williamson remains sidelined. McCollum is now in the health & safety protocols and Ingram is injured.
The Pelicans were crushed 142-120 by the Charlotte Hornets in their last outing. Jonas Valanciunas was the top option and the team has now lost four consecutive games.
As for the Rockets, they’ve recently played without having their starting frontcourt with Jae’Sean Tate and Christian Wood sidelined. Both players will be in the lineup in this game.
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Houston lost 113-100 to the Dallas Mavericks in their previous outing with Luka Doncic putting up 30 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. They are playing for a top pick in the 2022 NBA Draft as they hold the top odds for the No. 1 overall pick.
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans:
Date: Sunday, March 13
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana
TV Channel: AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Rockets) and Bally Sports New Orleans (Pelicans)
Injury Report for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Houston Rockets Injury Report: Eric Gordon – out (knee tendinitis), Dennis Schroder – out (illness) Trevelin Queen – out (G League Two Way)
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: CJ McCollum – out (Health and Safety Protocols), Brandon Ingram – out (hamstring soreness), Kira Lewis Jr. – out (knee ACL/MCL sprain), Larry Nance Jr. – out (knee arthroscopy), Zion Williamson (foot fracture)
Projected Starting Lineups for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Houston Rockets Projected Starting Lineup: G Kevin Porter Jr., G Jalen Green, F Garrison Matthews, F Jae’Sean Tate, C Christian Wood
New Orleans Pelicans Projected Starting Lineup: G Devonte’ Graham, G Herbert Jones, F Naji Marshall, F Jaxson Hayes, C Jonas Valanciunas
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