New Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets
9-19, 3-10 Away
100
9-19, 3-10 Away
20-7, 10-2 Home
122
20-7, 10-2 Home
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Eric Lewis
Referee:Sean Wright
Referee:Marat Kogut
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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