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Alperen Sengun is a player to watch when the Houston Rockets (40-25) and New Orleans Pelicans (22-45) clash at Toyota Center on Friday. The game tips off at 8 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans: March 13 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Game time: 8 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 % | 47.5% | 9 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.9% | 7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 48.2 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.6 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.7 | 23 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 23 |
Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.5% | 16 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.5% | 23 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44 | 13 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 24 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 11 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 14 |
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Top Players
Rockets
- Sengun puts up 20.2 points per game while adding 9.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
- Kevin Durant scores 25.9 points per game, also adding 5.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
- Reed Sheppard is the top active three-point shooter for the Rockets, connecting on 2.6 per game.
- Amen Thompson records 1.5 steals per game. Sengun collects 1.1 blocks a contest.
Pelicans
- Derik Queen holds a top spot on the Pelicans rebounds and assists leaderboards, scoring 11.7 points a contest with 7.0 rebounds per game and 3.9 assists per game.
- Trey Murphy III's per-game averages this season are 22.1 points, 3.8 assists and 5.7 rebounds.
- Murphy knocks down 3.3 threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a lift from Murphy (1.6 steals per game) and Yves Missi (1.4 blocks per game).
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Jae'Sean Tate: Out (Knee),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Back),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Warriors | L 115-113 | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Trail Blazers | W 106-99 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Spurs | L 145-120 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Raptors | W 113-99 | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Nuggets | L 129-93 | Away |
| 3/13/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 3/16/2026 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 3/18/2026 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 3/20/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Heat | - | Home |
| 3/23/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Lakers | L 110-101 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Kings | W 133-123 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Suns | L 118-116 | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Wizards | W 138-118 | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Raptors | W 122-111 | Home |
| 3/13/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 3/18/2026 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Knicks | - | Away |
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