Fred VanVleet and Brandon Ingram are two players to watch on Thursday, in a game tipping off at 8:00 PM ET, when the Houston Rockets (17-9) play the New Orleans Pelicans (5-22) at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans: Dec. 19 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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Rockets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.7% | 28 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.4% | 2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 49.3 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.9 | 17 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 | 6 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 15 |
Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.7% | 28 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.3% | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 | 18 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 27 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 18 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 19 |
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Top Players
Rockets
- Jalen Green has recorded a statline of 19 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Rockets.
- VanVleet adds 15.3 points, six assists and 4.3 rebounds a game, and Alperen Sengun contributes with 18.6 points, 5.2 assists and 10.6 rebounds per contest.
- Among active players, the Rockets are led by Green from long distance. He knocks down 2.4 shots from deep per game.
- Houston's blocks tend to come from Sengun, who records one per game. Tari Eason is a primary source of steals for Houston, averaging 1.9 steals an outing.
Pelicans
- Ingram has the top spot on the Pelicans scoring and assist lists among active players, putting up 22.2 points and 5.2 assists per game.
- This season, Yves Missi has a statline that includes 9.2 points, 1.2 assists and 8.5 rebounds per game.
- Ingram averages 2.4 made threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a boost from Javonte Green (1.1 steals per game) and Missi (1.2 blocks per game).
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Tari Eason: Out (Rest)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Daniel Theis: Out (Personal),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2024 | Kings | L 120-111 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Warriors | L 99-93 | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Clippers | W 117-106 | Away |
| 12/11/2024 | Warriors | W 91-90 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Thunder | L 111-96 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Raptors | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Hornets | - | Away |
| 12/26/2024 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Heat | - | Home |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Suns | W 126-124 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Thunder | L 119-109 | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Spurs | L 121-116 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Kings | L 111-109 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Pacers | L 119-104 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Clippers | - | Home |
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