The Rockets rank 7th in the NBA in three-point % (37.6%), and the Pelicans rank 2nd in three-point % allowed (31.2%). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 34.7%, so the Rockets are 2.9 points above it. Alperen Sengun leads them with 21.5 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (HOU 10 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 +3.8 (season +9.0). Streak L2.
New Orleans PelicansLast 5: average margin +7.2 (season +1.4). Streak L1.
Houston Rockets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen SengunF-C | 21.5 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 59.0 |
| Kevin DurantF | 20.8 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 64.9 |
| Jabari Smith Jr.F | 17.3 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 66.2 |
| Amen ThompsonG-F | 15.6 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 56.4 |
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.