The Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in three-point % (38.6%), and the Pelicans rank 2nd in three-point % allowed (31.2%). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 34.9%, so the Rockets are 3.7 points above it. Alperen Sengun leads them with 22.4 points a game on 61.4% true shooting.
Season before this game (HOU 9 games, NOP 9). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
HOUNOPHouston RocketsLast 5: average margin +10.8 (season +10.3). Streak L1.
New Orleans PelicansLast 5: average margin +7.2 (season +1.4). Streak L1.
Houston Rockets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen SengunF-C | 22.4 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 61.4 |
| Kevin DurantF | 20.8 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 66.1 |
| Jabari Smith Jr.F | 17.6 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 66.5 |
| Amen ThompsonG-F | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 57.2 |
New Orleans Pelicans| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion WilliamsonF | 20.6 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 66.2 |
| Saddiq BeyF | 16.4 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 63.0 |
| Dejounte MurrayG | 16.3 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 54.6 |
| Jeremiah FearsG | 14.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 49.8 |
Houston RocketsNew Orleans PelicansTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.