3rd Quarter Report
Fortunes may be turning around for the Pelicans after losing three in a row. Sitting on a score of 84-79, they have looked like the better team, but there’s still one more quarter to play.
The Pelicans came into the match with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
New Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets
Current Records: New Orleans 26-21, Houston 22-24
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
- TV: Bally Sports – New Orleans
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $10.99
What to Know
The Rockets will be in front of their home fans on Wednesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The Pelicans took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on the Rockets, who come in off a win.
The matchup between the Rockets and the Lakers on Monday hardly resembled the 107-97 effort from their previous meeting. Houston strolled past the Lakers with points to spare, taking the game 135-119. The Rockets pushed the score to 108-84 by the end of the third, a deficit the Lakers cut but never quite recovered from.
The Rockets’ victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jalen Green, who dropped a double-double on 34 points and 12 rebounds. Alperen Sengun was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 31 points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans’ recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their third straight loss. They took a 118-112 hit to the loss column at the hands of Boston. The Pelicans have struggled against the Celtics recently, as their match on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
The Pelicans’ loss shouldn’t obscure the performances of Brandon Ingram, who scored 28 points along with seven rebounds and six assists, and Zion Williamson who scored 26 points along with two steals.
Houston’s victory bumped their record up to 22-24. As for New Orleans, they dropped their record down to 26-21 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the…
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