When the Houston Rockets (24-15) and New Orleans Pelicans (10-34) face off at Toyota Center on Sunday, starting at 7 p.m. ET, Kevin Durant is a player to watch.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans: Jan. 18 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.8% | 7 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.2% | 7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 49.2 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 38.4 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.5 | 19 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 23 |
Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.5% | 21 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.6% | 27 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.4 | 19 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.1 | 21 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 9 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.0 | 15 |
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Top Players
Rockets
- Durant puts up 26.3 points per game and adds 5.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Rockets.
- Alperen Sengun adds 21.6 points, 6.4 assists and 9.2 rebounds a game, and Amen Thompson contributes with 18.5 points, 5.1 assists and 7.7 rebounds per contest.
- Among active players, the Rockets are led by Reed Sheppard from long distance. He connects on 2.5 shots from deep per game.
- Sheppard records 1.4 steals per game. Durant collects 1.0 block an outing.
Pelicans
- Derik Queen tallies 7.6 rebounds per game and 4.3 assists per game to go with the 12.6 points he pours in a contest.
- The Pelicans have gotten 22.2 points, 3.6 assists and 6.2 rebounds out of Trey Murphy III this season.
- Murphy knocks down 3.2 threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a boost from Murphy (1.6 steals per game) and Yves Missi (1.3 blocks per game).
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Jose Alvarado: Out (Oblique)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Trail Blazers | L 111-105 | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Kings | L 111-98 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Bulls | W 119-113 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Thunder | L 111-91 | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Timberwolves | W 110-105 | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 1/20/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 1/26/2026 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Wizards | W 128-107 | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Magic | L 128-118 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Nuggets | L 122-116 | Home |
| 1/14/2026 | Nets | W 116-113 | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Pacers | L 127-119 | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 1/21/2026 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 1/23/2026 | Grizzlies | - | Away |
| 1/25/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 1/27/2026 | Thunder | - | Away |
| 1/30/2026 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
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