Rockets vs Pelicans predictions
Imagine this: Jalen Green hitting the court with his usual flair, likely to drop around 18 points and shake up the defense with those 4.8 rebounds. It seems Jalen is really the guy the Rockets are counting on to make those splashy plays. Right on his heels, you’ve got Alperen Sengun, who might just be the quiet star of the night with almost 18 points and a good amount of boards to his name – I’m thinking around 11 rebounds. With the always reliable Fred VanVleet steering the offense, there’s a good chance he’ll be racking up assists, maybe flirting with a solid seven for the night. Pretty cool for someone who’s as smooth with his passes as he is with his three-point game.
On the flip side, what about the Pelicans? You’ve got Yves Missi, who could be making quite an impression with around 12.4 points and a monstrous 12.8 rebounds. Not bad for a guy looking to make his mark at the Smoothie King Center, right? Speaking of leaving the defense in the dust, don’t forget about Trey Murphy—sneaky good with potentially 18.9 points lighting up the scoreboard. And, although Brandon Ingram is sidelined with that ankle issue, CJ McCollum and his 20-point outings are still very much in the picture. Herbert Jones, with a touch of defense, might just throw in some crucial steals to keep the Pelicans competitive, making this game anything but predictable.
So, when it comes down to who’s likely to snag the win, it’s hard not to lean towards the Rockets. With such a deep team and an impressive record to back it up, they seem well-equipped to add another notch in their victory belt against a struggling Pelicans squad. But hey, isn’t that the magic of the NBA? Just when you think a game is all wrapped up, there’s always room for surprises on the court. Let's see if New Orleans can break that seven-game skid, or if Houston just keeps cruising in the Western Conference. What do you think?
