The New Orleans Pelicans (7-18) play against the Houston Rockets (16-16) at Toyota Center
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday December 5, 2021
New Orleans Pelicans 26, Houston Rockets 28 (End Q1)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 28, Pelicans 26 after 1. Christian Wood with 10 points, four rebounds. Rockets shoot 55.6 %, 50 % on their eight 3s. But between the Rockets turnovers (6) and Pels offensive rebounds (8) Pels took 30 shots in the quarter. – 7:39 PM
Rockets 28, Pelicans 26 after 1. Christian Wood with 10 points, four rebounds. Rockets shoot 55.6 %, 50 % on their eight 3s. But between the Rockets turnovers (6) and Pels offensive rebounds (8) Pels took 30 shots in the quarter. – 7:39 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Rockets 28, Pelicans 26
Ingram 9 pts
Hernangomez 7 pts & 8 rebs
Jones 5 pts
Houston shot 55.6 percent from the field, but they also turned it over 6 times. Pels need to get more production from their guards. – 7:38 PM
End of the 1st: Rockets 28, Pelicans 26
Ingram 9 pts
Hernangomez 7 pts & 8 rebs
Jones 5 pts
Houston shot 55.6 percent from the field, but they also turned it over 6 times. Pels need to get more production from their guards. – 7:38 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
BIG MAN JAM 🔨
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/ItAUmlwBpg – 7:36 PM
BIG MAN JAM 🔨
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/ItAUmlwBpg – 7:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets second unit might want to get a rebound. Wait. Check that. They have combined for one. Still, getting bullied by Hernangomez. – 7:35 PM
Rockets second unit might want to get a rebound. Wait. Check that. They have combined for one. Still, getting bullied by Hernangomez. – 7:35 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Another game with Willy Hernangomez providing quality minutes off the bench. – 7:34 PM
Another game with Willy Hernangomez providing quality minutes off the bench. – 7:34 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram picks up his 2nd personal foul.
That’s two on BI and two on Herb for the Pels. – 7:28 PM
Brandon Ingram picks up his 2nd personal foul.
That’s two on BI and two on Herb for the Pels. – 7:28 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Billy saves. B.I. scores 🤝
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/8yjddixJZJ – 7:26 PM
Billy saves. B.I. scores 🤝
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/8yjddixJZJ – 7:26 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
11-0 run by the Rockets. Notably, only one center is on the floor. – 7:25 PM
11-0 run by the Rockets. Notably, only one center is on the floor. – 7:25 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
that’s just what Garrison Mathews does 👌
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/H97msLTNqf – 7:24 PM
that’s just what Garrison Mathews does 👌
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/H97msLTNqf – 7:24 PM
John Wall @JohnWall
It’s somebody’s birthday‼️ ACE aka My World aka ABoogie, aka My SpiderMan, My Dude❤️ #AceTurns3 pic.twitter.com/TK6iIVf4Vz – 7:23 PM
It’s somebody’s birthday‼️ ACE aka My World aka ABoogie, aka My SpiderMan, My Dude❤️ #AceTurns3 pic.twitter.com/TK6iIVf4Vz – 7:23 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Trey Murphy getting some early run here for the Pels tonight with Herb Jones picking up two early fouls.
GT and Herb sit, NAW and Trey in. – 7:22 PM
Trey Murphy getting some early run here for the Pels tonight with Herb Jones picking up two early fouls.
GT and Herb sit, NAW and Trey in. – 7:22 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
K.J. Martin to check in after the time out. Rockets offense OK with the two bigs — 6 of 11 shooting, 2 of 4 from deep — but have to stick with drive-and-kick including kicking pass back out after drives. Had 4 TOs in first 3 1/2 minutes, settled down since. – 7:20 PM
K.J. Martin to check in after the time out. Rockets offense OK with the two bigs — 6 of 11 shooting, 2 of 4 from deep — but have to stick with drive-and-kick including kicking pass back out after drives. Had 4 TOs in first 3 1/2 minutes, settled down since. – 7:20 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jonas Valanciunas is not leaving the paint, even with Daniel Theis attempting to space out to three. – 7:18 PM
Jonas Valanciunas is not leaving the paint, even with Daniel Theis attempting to space out to three. – 7:18 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
The Rockets have committed 4 turnovers in the first five minutes of the game. – 7:17 PM
The Rockets have committed 4 turnovers in the first five minutes of the game. – 7:17 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Three ball to start the game out 👌
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/yJUX0gX8Pw – 7:16 PM
Three ball to start the game out 👌
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/yJUX0gX8Pw – 7:16 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Herb Jones finding his comfort zone on offense is turning into a major storyline for this team moving forward. – 7:16 PM
Herb Jones finding his comfort zone on offense is turning into a major storyline for this team moving forward. – 7:16 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
It was initially put out in our Courtside Box that Brooks would start, but he will come off the bench.
#Rockets going with Tate, Wood, Gordon, Mathews and Theis to start vs. New Orleans. – 6:52 PM
It was initially put out in our Courtside Box that Brooks would start, but he will come off the bench.
#Rockets going with Tate, Wood, Gordon, Mathews and Theis to start vs. New Orleans. – 6:52 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Pregame vibes are immaculate. 🔥
@reliantenergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qY69SIinJ4 – 6:48 PM
Pregame vibes are immaculate. 🔥
@reliantenergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qY69SIinJ4 – 6:48 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Almost game time! Be sure to download the #Pelicans app to keep up with all of the action.
📲: https://t.co/4bmEJzLTHg
@Verizon | #WBD pic.twitter.com/vDzIKmPrsc – 6:45 PM
Almost game time! Be sure to download the #Pelicans app to keep up with all of the action.
📲: https://t.co/4bmEJzLTHg
@Verizon | #WBD pic.twitter.com/vDzIKmPrsc – 6:45 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
First 5️⃣ for tonight
#WBD | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/owBz9ROGUy – 6:43 PM
First 5️⃣ for tonight
#WBD | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/owBz9ROGUy – 6:43 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Mathews, Gordon.
(Either changed or I read wrong but deleted the previous tweet.) – 6:39 PM
Rockets starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Mathews, Gordon.
(Either changed or I read wrong but deleted the previous tweet.) – 6:39 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Rockets with the headfake, saying that they’re now starting Daniel Theis tonight. pic.twitter.com/Ywvo2iRrkU – 6:35 PM
Rockets with the headfake, saying that they’re now starting Daniel Theis tonight. pic.twitter.com/Ywvo2iRrkU – 6:35 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets go back to the Wood/Theis starting lineup along with Gordon, Mathews and Tate – 6:34 PM
Rockets go back to the Wood/Theis starting lineup along with Gordon, Mathews and Tate – 6:34 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Make your Pelicans Pick N’ Roll predictions before halftime for a shot at a $200 team shop gift card courtesy of @CaesarsRewards! 💰
Check it out on the home page of the Pelicans app: https://t.co/2LbNOG6ixX pic.twitter.com/QIeidvKvm8 – 6:19 PM
Make your Pelicans Pick N’ Roll predictions before halftime for a shot at a $200 team shop gift card courtesy of @CaesarsRewards! 💰
Check it out on the home page of the Pelicans app: https://t.co/2LbNOG6ixX pic.twitter.com/QIeidvKvm8 – 6:19 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
KOTN 📸 Who do you think these belong to?
#WBD | @spacerunnersnft pic.twitter.com/VsQh3yS9G2 – 6:15 PM
KOTN 📸 Who do you think these belong to?
#WBD | @spacerunnersnft pic.twitter.com/VsQh3yS9G2 – 6:15 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Josh Hart doing some pregame shooting tonight. A pretty good sign bc he didn’t do anything before the Dallas game a few nights ago. pic.twitter.com/PSNtY76DH1 – 6:07 PM
Josh Hart doing some pregame shooting tonight. A pretty good sign bc he didn’t do anything before the Dallas game a few nights ago. pic.twitter.com/PSNtY76DH1 – 6:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Ready to rock it 🚀
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/sYqFB84Dzd – 6:06 PM
Ready to rock it 🚀
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/sYqFB84Dzd – 6:06 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
New Orleans player development coach Corey Brewer and Houston player development coach Gerald Green are chatting it up on the sidelines right now.
Feel like both guys could give a solid 15-20 minutes tonight if needed. – 5:57 PM
New Orleans player development coach Corey Brewer and Houston player development coach Gerald Green are chatting it up on the sidelines right now.
Feel like both guys could give a solid 15-20 minutes tonight if needed. – 5:57 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green on Brandon Ingram: “When he’s just making the simple plays and getting in the paint and finding his teammates, our team just plays with joy and finds a renewed energy. It’s what we rely on him to do, and he has been doing a great job of it.” – 5:48 PM
Willie Green on Brandon Ingram: “When he’s just making the simple plays and getting in the paint and finding his teammates, our team just plays with joy and finds a renewed energy. It’s what we rely on him to do, and he has been doing a great job of it.” – 5:48 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pregame read on the player some (Trey Murphy) are calling Macaroni Man nola.com/sports/pelican… – 5:39 PM
Pregame read on the player some (Trey Murphy) are calling Macaroni Man nola.com/sports/pelican… – 5:39 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Pelicans guard Josh Hart is out with left knee soreness vs. Rockets. – 5:36 PM
Pelicans guard Josh Hart is out with left knee soreness vs. Rockets. – 5:36 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says Josh Hart (left knee soreness) will not play tonight.
Says he’s getting better and is starting to progress more and more but not quite yet ready to play. – 5:33 PM
Willie Green says Josh Hart (left knee soreness) will not play tonight.
Says he’s getting better and is starting to progress more and more but not quite yet ready to play. – 5:33 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Josh Hart will miss a third straight game with left knee soreness, Willie Green says. – 5:33 PM
Josh Hart will miss a third straight game with left knee soreness, Willie Green says. – 5:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:30 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Stephen Silas says Eric Gordon and Alperen Sengun will have to ramp up their playmaking responsibilities without Porter Jr. tonight. – 5:20 PM
Stephen Silas says Eric Gordon and Alperen Sengun will have to ramp up their playmaking responsibilities without Porter Jr. tonight. – 5:20 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Kevin Porter Jr. is out tonight. Stephen Silas would not reveal his starters. – 5:16 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. is out tonight. Stephen Silas would not reveal his starters. – 5:16 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
A young @marioelie1 of the Warriors being defended by the Rockets @VernonMaxwell11 in 1991. Mario, a restricted free agent, signed with the Blazers the next year. Houston sent a 2nd round pick to Portland for Elie in 1993. The rest is history. pic.twitter.com/rzqykVFkpG – 5:03 PM
A young @marioelie1 of the Warriors being defended by the Rockets @VernonMaxwell11 in 1991. Mario, a restricted free agent, signed with the Blazers the next year. Houston sent a 2nd round pick to Portland for Elie in 1993. The rest is history. pic.twitter.com/rzqykVFkpG – 5:03 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Exec. Dir. of the @TexasBowl David Fletcher (@utfletch ) on the LSU vs K-State matchup: “It’s really phenomenal to get the type of teams that mean a lot to the fans here in Houston. We’ve got a little bit of excitement about the purple (for both teams).” – 4:55 PM
Exec. Dir. of the @TexasBowl David Fletcher (@utfletch ) on the LSU vs K-State matchup: “It’s really phenomenal to get the type of teams that mean a lot to the fans here in Houston. We’ve got a little bit of excitement about the purple (for both teams).” – 4:55 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
workin’ on the weekend like usual💧
@michelobultra | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/zNofDDNDz9 – 4:51 PM
workin’ on the weekend like usual💧
@michelobultra | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/zNofDDNDz9 – 4:51 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans have 44 net passing yards today. Had just 61 net passing yds vs Bills. Remarkably as an expansion team in 2002, Houston had 5 games w/ < 100 net passing yds, including their 2nd game in franchise history, they lost to the Chargers that day & had 29 net passing yds. – 3:46 PM
#Texans have 44 net passing yards today. Had just 61 net passing yds vs Bills. Remarkably as an expansion team in 2002, Houston had 5 games w/ < 100 net passing yds, including their 2nd game in franchise history, they lost to the Chargers that day & had 29 net passing yds. – 3:46 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans Tavierre Thomas forces the Taylor fumble, Kirksey recovers for Houston. – 3:33 PM
#Texans Tavierre Thomas forces the Taylor fumble, Kirksey recovers for Houston. – 3:33 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
🚨 Don’s miss out on our Weekend Flash Sale! 🚨
The Rockets host James Harden, Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets this Wednesday, December 8th at Toyota Center. Secure your tickets NOW!
🎟 https://t.co/Og1aqh0iKA pic.twitter.com/mNRettrtMs – 3:25 PM
🚨 Don’s miss out on our Weekend Flash Sale! 🚨
The Rockets host James Harden, Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets this Wednesday, December 8th at Toyota Center. Secure your tickets NOW!
🎟 https://t.co/Og1aqh0iKA pic.twitter.com/mNRettrtMs – 3:25 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Weekend hoops! 🙌
⏰ 6:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español KLAT 1010AM pic.twitter.com/8RxM3uHBGY – 3:00 PM
Weekend hoops! 🙌
⏰ 6:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español KLAT 1010AM pic.twitter.com/8RxM3uHBGY – 3:00 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
So 3:30 pm New Year’s Eve national semi between Alabama and Cincinnati from Texas… 7:30 for Georgia and Michigan semi from Hard Rock. Fyi: Heat plays in Houston that Friday night of New Year’s Eve – 2:33 PM
So 3:30 pm New Year’s Eve national semi between Alabama and Cincinnati from Texas… 7:30 for Georgia and Michigan semi from Hard Rock. Fyi: Heat plays in Houston that Friday night of New Year’s Eve – 2:33 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has yet to see NBA action this season as he rehabs from injury.
@David Aldridge tells @Brian Geltzeiler and @Sam Mitchell he’s concerned about the long term health of the young power forward #WBD pic.twitter.com/D18cHVAv0F – 2:00 PM
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has yet to see NBA action this season as he rehabs from injury.
@David Aldridge tells @Brian Geltzeiler and @Sam Mitchell he’s concerned about the long term health of the young power forward #WBD pic.twitter.com/D18cHVAv0F – 2:00 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
End of the 1stQ in Houston. For the #Texans:
2 – turnovers
1 – first down
0 – points
Colts lead 7-0. – 1:38 PM
End of the 1stQ in Houston. For the #Texans:
2 – turnovers
1 – first down
0 – points
Colts lead 7-0. – 1:38 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans have turned it over on both offensive possessions, but the Colts miss a 34-yd FG after the 2nd turnover, so the deficit for Houston remains 7-0. – 1:26 PM
#Texans have turned it over on both offensive possessions, but the Colts miss a 34-yd FG after the 2nd turnover, so the deficit for Houston remains 7-0. – 1:26 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Current RPR ROY Predictor standings, determined by team success and our Rolling Player Ratings:
1. Scottie Barnes: 6.28
2. Evan Mobley: 5.92
3. Chris Duarte: 2.76
4. Franz Wagner: 2.63
5. Cade Cunningham: 2.35
6. Davion Mitchell: 1.52
7. Josh Giddey: 1.47
8. Alperen Sengun: 0.9 pic.twitter.com/9MQYbhE0fM – 1:06 PM
Current RPR ROY Predictor standings, determined by team success and our Rolling Player Ratings:
1. Scottie Barnes: 6.28
2. Evan Mobley: 5.92
3. Chris Duarte: 2.76
4. Franz Wagner: 2.63
5. Cade Cunningham: 2.35
6. Davion Mitchell: 1.52
7. Josh Giddey: 1.47
8. Alperen Sengun: 0.9 pic.twitter.com/9MQYbhE0fM – 1:06 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Alperen Sengun (per 36 minutes):
17.1 points
9.1 rebounds
5.4 assists
2.2 steals
1.2 blocks
49.2% FG shooting
40.0% 3-PT shooting
On why Sengun’s ridiculous production should be forcing the Rockets to be having uncomfortable conversations right now.
clutchpoints.com/alperen-sengun… – 1:05 PM
Alperen Sengun (per 36 minutes):
17.1 points
9.1 rebounds
5.4 assists
2.2 steals
1.2 blocks
49.2% FG shooting
40.0% 3-PT shooting
On why Sengun’s ridiculous production should be forcing the Rockets to be having uncomfortable conversations right now.
clutchpoints.com/alperen-sengun… – 1:05 PM