The Pelicans have gone 4-24 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is seventh in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Yves Missi averaging 2.9.

The Houston Rockets, favored by 13 points, host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, January 18, 2026. After a shooting slump, the Rockets found their rhythm from beyond the arc. The Pelicans, despite health concerns,

After a ‌tight ‌victory against Minnesota, Houston aims to snag another one against New Orleans. This year, the Rockets sit at 0-1 against the Pelicans, following a 133-128 defeat in overtime. From there, New Orleans picked up just four wins.

Sunday night in Houston felt less like a contest and more like a coronation. While the New Orleans Pelicans tried their best to make things interesting down the stretch, the Houston Rockets had history on their side.