Saturday's 7 p.m. ET matchup between the Houston Rockets (38-25) and New Orleans Pelicans (17-46) at Toyota Center features the Rockets' Alperen Sengun as one of the players to watch.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans: March 8 Viewing Options
- Game day: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Rockets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.8% | 25 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.4% | 5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 48.1 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.9 | 8 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.2 | 11 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 15 |
Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45% | 24 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.3% | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.4 | 23 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.4 | 27 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 16 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 13 |
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Top Players
Rockets
- Sengun puts up 19.3 points per game while tacking on 10.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists.
- Jalen Green scores 21.2 points per game, also adding 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
- Green connects on 2.9 threes per game to lead active Rockets.
- Tari Eason records 1.9 steals per game. Amen Thompson collects 1.3 blocks a contest.
Pelicans
- CJ McCollum tallies 21.5 points per game and also tacks on 3.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest.
- This season, Yves Missi is averaging 8.7 points, 1.3 assists and eight rebounds per game.
- Trey Murphy III makes 3.1 treys per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a lift from Dejounte Murray (two steals per game) and Missi (1.4 blocks per game).
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Reed Sheppard: Out (Thumb),
Fred VanVleet: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Boston Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Bruce Brown: Out (Rest),
Herbert Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Dejounte Murray: Out For Season (Leg)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2025 | Spurs | W 118-106 | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Kings | L 113-103 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Thunder | L 137-128 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Pacers | L 115-102 | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Pelicans | W 109-97 | Away |
| 3/8/2025 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 3/10/2025 | Magic | - | Home |
| 3/12/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
| 3/14/2025 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Bulls | - | Home |
| 3/17/2025 | 76ers | - | Home |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Suns | W 124-116 | Away |
| 2/28/2025 | Suns | L 125-108 | Away |
| 3/2/2025 | Jazz | W 128-121 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Lakers | L 136-115 | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Rockets | L 109-97 | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 3/13/2025 | Magic | - | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 3/17/2025 | Pistons | - | Home |
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