Key absences loom for both sides as the Rockets aim to cap their road swing with a crucial victory against a desperate Pelicans squad.
On Sunday, March 29th, the Houston Rockets (44-29) will be taking a short trip to play the New Orleans Pelicans (25-50). Much like their last game, tonight will be another road game against a struggling team in the Southwest Division. The Rockets will look to finish their four game road trip 2-2 and get back above .500 away from home.
When: Sunday, March 29th @ 6:00 PM CT
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
Where to watch: Local Broadcasting, NBA League Pass (with subscription)
Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Coming into the game this evening, Houston will of course be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams again. Nothing new here.
Houston Rockets:
Out: Steven Adams (Left Ankle Surgery)
Out: Fred VanVleet (Right Knee ACL Repair)
Out: Tristen Newton (G League/Two-Way)
New Orleans Pelicans:
Out: Trey Alexander (G League/Two-Way)
Out: Hunter Dickinson (G League/Two-Way)
Out: Josh Oduro (G League/Two-Way)
Out: Bryce McGowens (Right Small Toe Fracture)
Questionable: Trey Murphy III (Right Ankle Sprain)
Questionable: Dejounte Murray (Right Achilles Injury Management)
The Pelicans come into tonight on a four game skid, hoping to get back on track and embarrass the Rockets in the process. Something they already managed to do back in January, per Roundtable.
The Rockets are coming off the tail end of a very similar game where they struggled in Memphis. It's sad to say, but this is a must win game, and one I'm fearing they could lose.