The Houston Rockets will finish up a home-and-home series with the Pelicans on Tuesday night in New Orleans, and if you’re wondering how you can watch all the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
The Rockets were beaten by 13 points in Sunday’s game at Houston, thanks largely to a playmaking masterclass by Brandon Ingram (33 points, 12 assists). With the win, the Pelicans moved into the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference, which currently gives them the final spot in the West play-in tournament for the 2022 NBA playoffs.
Between the play-in tournament stakes and three straight wins overall, New Orleans enters Tuesday with plenty of momentum and incentive.
Thus, Houston knows it will need a much stronger effort on Tuesday — particularly on defense and with 3-point shooting — to turn the tables in an immediate rematch on the road. Unfortunately, they appear likely to still be without “3&D” wing specialist Eric Gordon due to ongoing plantar fasciitis in his left heel, according to head coach Stephen Silas.
That could lead to more minutes for rookie guard Josh Christopher, who has had a strong run of play in recent games.
Rockets rookie guard Josh Christopher continues to look like a steal for Houston (24th overall). He's averaging 12.8 PTS + 2.8 AST in 20.5 MIN over his last 5, shooting 65% from 2 + 35% from 3. Shifty and powerful with the ball @ 6-5. Showed his shot creation last night vs NOLA. pic.twitter.com/4XK4h8C4nC
— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) February 7, 2022