It’s redemption time for the Houston Rockets as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans for the last time this season.
It’s redemption time for the Houston Rockets as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans for the last time this season.
Although their offense can be meager at times, the Pels got physical with them last Friday, relentlessly dominating the paint.
Mind you, this was withoutDeMarcus Cousins— he was injured — but they were able persevere regardless.
I’m not sure what to expect tonight but I know this game will be quite competitive.
But you never know what you’ll see.
This is for the season series and the Rockets have a 2-1 lead.
So what’s next?
So who’s leading the charge for the Pelicans?
Anthony Davisleads the team in scoring (27.7 PPG) and is in charge of the shot-blocking (2.2 BPG).DeMarcus Cousinsis the top board-getter (12.1 RPG) and in steals (1.7 SPG).Jrue Holidayis in charge of the dimes (7.2 APG).
Let’s talk about what the Pelicans do well.
Their team defense still remains consistently great.The Pelicans are ranked7thin defensive efficiency, allowing just104.2 points per 100 possessions.
They love to have the basketball in their hands.The Pelicans are ranked9thin PACE, averaging 100 possessions per game.
They take care of the basketball.The Pelicans are6thin turnover ratio with just12.1 percent of their possessions ending in a turnover.
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Injuries:
There are no injuries to report for the Houston Rockets.
As for the Pelicans,Omer Asikhas been out with an illnessand is expected to be a game-time decision for tonight’s game. Although not essential to the Pelicans’ operation, he does help with their depth.
But he was a scratch because of an illness in their last meeting March 17 so this leads me to believe that he has a heck of a malady or he’s a healthy scratch from the active roster.
Likely the latter…
Quincy Pondexterhas sustained a knee injuryand is expected to be out likely through the end of the season.
Source(s): CBS Sports
Matchups to Watch:
Prediction:
115-106in aHouston Rockets’win!
The Rockets are at home to take on thePelicansatToyota Center.
Tip-off is scheduled for7 p.m. CDT.
The game will be televised onROOT Sports Southwestand broadcast onSportsTalk 790 AM (KBME), Sirius 218, XM/SiriusXM 211 (Internet 890)andLa Ranchera 101.7 FM (KNTE) & 850 AM (KEYH) in Spanish.
Go Rockets!
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