NUMBER TO NOTE

16.3

Points per 100 possessions in which the Pelicans outscore opponents in the first quarter to rank first in the NBA. The Rockets are 22nd in net rating in the first quarter.

INJURY/STATUS REPORT

Rockets: Guard Victor Oladipo (injury maintenance,) center Christian Wood (sprained right ankle,) guard Dante Exum (right calf strain,) guard Kevin Porter Jr. (assigned to G League,) guard Brodric Thomas (transferred to G League) and forward K.J. Martin (assigned to G League) are out. Pelicans: Guard Josh Hart (right lower back spasms) is questionable. Center Will Magnay (transferred to G League) is out.