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When the Houston Rockets (44-29) and New Orleans Pelicans (25-50) play at Smoothie King Center on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, Alperen Sengun is a player to watch.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans: March 29 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.6% | 11 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46% | 6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 48.1 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.7 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.8 | 25 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 23 |
Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6% | 16 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.6% | 20 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.9 | 14 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 23 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 11 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 17 |
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Top Players
Rockets
- Sengun averages 20.4 points per game while adding 8.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists so far this season for the Rockets.
- Kevin Durant puts up 26 points per game while also adding 4.6 assists and 5.4 rebounds.
- Among active players, the Rockets are led by Reed Sheppard from long distance. He connects on 2.7 shots from deep per game.
- Sheppard grabs 1.5 steals per game. Sengun collects 1.1 blocks a game.
Pelicans
- Derik Queen has a top spot on the Pelicans rebounds and assists leaderboards, scoring 11.4 points a contest with 6.9 rebounds per game and 3.7 assists per game.
- Trey Murphy III has per-game averages of 21.7 points, 3.8 assists and 5.7 rebounds this season.
- Murphy hits 3.3 threes per game.
- Murphy's 1.5 steals and Yves Missi's 1.5 blocks per game are key to the Pelicans' defensive production.
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Rockets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Ankle),
Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe),
Dejounte Murray: Questionable (Achilles)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Hawks | W 117-95 | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Heat | W 123-122 | Home |
| 3/23/2026 | Bulls | L 132-124 | Away |
| 3/25/2026 | Timberwolves | L 110-108 | Away |
| 3/27/2026 | Grizzlies | W 119-109 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 4/1/2026 | Bucks | - | Home |
| 4/3/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Clippers | W 105-99 | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Cavaliers | L 111-106 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Knicks | L 121-116 | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Pistons | L 129-108 | Away |
| 3/27/2026 | Raptors | L 119-106 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 4/3/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 4/10/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
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