Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Pelicans: Feb 12, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, February 12, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Rockets vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, February 12, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

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

Date & time
Friday, February 12, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Pelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

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 SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Pelicans Preview

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

The Rockets won last season's series 3-1. The Rockets rank 3rd in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Rockets vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 3 GPPelicans 3 GP
121.0#8
Points per game
124.7#3
111.3#11
Opponent points
128.0#28
49.8%#4
Field goal %
47.8%#8
41.7%#3
Three-point %
30.9%#22
84.8%#4
Free throw %
86.2%#3
43.0#18
Rebounds
45.7#11
28.0#6
Assists
24.7#18
9.3#14
Steals
11.7#4
4.0#21
Blocks
5.3#13
14.7#10
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

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This Rockets vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets host the Nuggets Feb 14; Pelicans host the Clippers Feb 14.

Rockets vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Pelicans start?

The Houston Rockets play the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, February 12, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Pelicans on?

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

What are the Rockets and Pelicans records?

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

Who is injured for Rockets vs Pelicans?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

How did Rockets vs Pelicans go last season?

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

Who won the last Rockets vs Pelicans game?

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

Where is Rockets vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Rockets vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

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