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Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans Faceoff at Smoothie King Center

As the Houston Rockets prepare to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center, fans are eager to see if the team can turn their recent performance trends into a victory. The Rockets have had a challenging start to their season, with their record reflecting more losses than wins. However, looking closely at their past games reveals some promising aspects of their play that could be pivotal in the upcoming match.


HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 11: Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets warms up before playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center on December 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

In their most recent game against the Toronto Raptors, despite a loss with 109 points to Toronto's 116, the Rockets showed resilience and offensive capability. They managed an impressive 83 percent from the free-throw line and outrebounded their opponents with 55 rebounds overall. Their ability to draw fouls and capitalize on free throws could be a significant advantage in New Orleans.


The game before that saw an exciting win for Houston as they scored a remarkable 134 points against Orlando Magic's 127. The Rockets' offense was firing on all cylinders with an effective field goal percentage of nearly 67 percent and an incredible three-point shooting rate of 50 percent. This level of scoring efficiency is something they'll hope to replicate.


However, defensive challenges persist for Houston; in both mentioned games, they allowed over 120 points by opponents. Improving defensive plays and reducing turnovers will be crucial areas for them if they want to secure more wins moving forward.


The upcoming game promises excitement as fans look forward to seeing whether Houston can maintain its offensive momentum while tightening up defense. With players showing potential in scoring efficiency and rebounding strength, there is anticipation around how these skills will translate in this matchup.


The clash between Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans is scheduled for November 13th at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Fans can catch all the action live on NBA TV or local networks SportsNet SW for away coverage or BSNO for home coverage starting from 1:30 AM UTC (8:30 PM Central Time).

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