New Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX

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Referee:Eric Lewis
Referee:Curtis Blair
Referee:Kevin Cutler

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 26 | 11 | .703 | - | W1 |
| Houston | 22 | 12 | .647 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Memphis | 16 | 21 | .432 | 10 | L1 |
| Dallas | 14 | 23 | .378 | 12 | W2 |
| New Orleans | 8 | 31 | .205 | 19 | L9 |
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