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NBA · Southwest rivalry
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
Head-to-head, records and stats side by side
3-0HOU record
0-0Series 2026
0-3NO record
SnapshotData updated Oct 26, 2026 · 3:17 PM EDT
The Houston Rockets (3-0) and New Orleans Pelicans (0-3) are Southwest rivals. They have not met yet this season. The Houston Rockets average 121 points per game and allow 111.3; the New Orleans Pelicans average 124.7 and allow 128. Next meeting: Wednesday, January 27 at Toyota Center (Houston).
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| Houston Rockets | New Orleans Pelicans | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | Record | 0-3 |
| #5 | Division place | #13 |
| 121 | Points / game | 124.7 |
| 111.3 | Allowed / game | 128 |
| +29 | Point differential | -10 |
| 1-0 | Home | 0-1 |
| 2-0 | Road | 0-2 |
| W W W | Last 5 | L L L |
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Who leads the Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans series this season?
They have not played yet this season.
When do the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans play next?
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 8:30 PM EST.
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