New Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets: Jan 27, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Pelicans vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

How to Watch Pelicans vs Rockets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, January 27, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassPelicans: Pelicans+ · Rockets: Space City Home Network app
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pelicans

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pelicans vs Rockets Preview

The Pelicans are 0-3 this season, while the Rockets are 4-0 this season.

The Rockets won last season's series 3-1. The Rockets rank 4th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Pelicans vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesRockets 3-1

Previous meetings

Pelicans vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Pelicans 3 GPRockets 4 GP
124.7#3
Points per game
120.8#7
128.0#29
Opponent points
111.0#11
47.8%#7
Field goal %
50.6%#3
30.9%#24
Three-point %
39.0%#4
86.2%#3
Free throw %
83.8%#4
45.7#12
Rebounds
45.3#13
24.7#23
Assists
28.8#4
11.7#3
Steals
9.8#9
5.3#13
Blocks
5.3#13
15.7#17
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-44.0

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This Pelicans vs Rockets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pelicans host the 76ers Jan 28; Rockets host the Magic Jan 29.

Pelicans vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Pelicans vs Rockets start?

The New Orleans Pelicans play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Pelicans vs Rockets on?

Local TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pelicans and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Pelicans were 0-3 and the Rockets were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Pelicans vs Rockets?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Pelicans vs Rockets go last season?

The Rockets won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pelicans vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Pelicans 134-102 on Mar 29, 2026 on the road.

Where is Pelicans vs Rockets being played?

At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Is Pelicans vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pelicans and Rockets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Space City Home Network app for Rockets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.