RealGM Wiretap
The bright lights of the Toyota Center beckon tomorrow night as Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans head to Houston to take on Kevin Durant and the Rockets in a high-stakes Southwest Division clash with the Rockets looking to protect their top-three standing in the West.
The Houston Rockets (40-25) enter this matchup looking to bounce back from a disappointing blowout loss in Denver and solidify their grip on the Western Conference's No. 3 seed. Led by the perennial brilliance of Kevin Durant, who is averaging 26.1 points per game, Houston has become one of the league's most formidable home teams. They are bolstered by the interior playmaking of All-Star Alperen Sengun, who is putting up a dominant 20.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest.
The New Orleans Pelicans (22-45), meanwhile, arrive in Houston with fresh momentum after spoiling Brandon Ingram's return to the Big Easy with a convincing win over Toronto. The Pelicans have seen a superstar emergence from Trey Murphy III, who leads the team with a career-high 22.0 PPG, and the lockdown perimeter defense of Dejounte Murray (17.6 PPG, 1.9 SPG). With the Rockets aiming for elite status and the Pelicans looking to play spoiler in division play, tomorrow’s matchup is a classic clash of high-powered offenses.
How to watch Pelicans vs Rockets
This divisional showdown will be broadcast on local regional sports networks in both the Houston and New Orleans markets, with a national stream available for out-of-market fans on NBA League Pass.
How to watch Pelicans vs Rockets for free
To watch the Pelicans vs. Rockets game for free, local fans can utilize a 5-day free trial from streaming services like Fubo, which carries both Space City Home Network and the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network.
Fubo: The premier choice for fans in Texas and Louisiana. Fubo provides access to Space City Home Network and Gulf Coast Sports, ensuring you catch every highlight during the free trial window.
NBA League Pass: For fans living out-of-market, League Pass is the best way to follow Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. New users can sign up for a free trial through Amazon Prime Video or the NBA app to stream the game live on any device.
