The Houston Rockets hope to extend what would be their longest winning streak of the season—three games—against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. The Rockets have found some effective offense recently.
In their 114-110 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, at least seven Rockets scored in double figures for the second time in three games and the fourth time in their last seven games. Houston was led by Kevin Porter Jr., who scored 27 points to become the fourth Rockets player to lead in scoring in seven games since March 4, when they ended an 11-game losing streak.
Houston is 4-3 since finishing that pallet and will be searching for a third successive triumph – – something the Rockets haven’t accomplished since December of 2021.
In a stretch that has revealed a team that is more self-assured, rookies Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. have joined Jalen Green and Porter as the Rockets’ scoring leaders.
Despite remaining in last place in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets are now just one game behind the San Antonio Spurs.
The teams will play again on Sunday night in Houston, with the Pelicans, who are fighting for a play-in spot, staying in Houston for two games.
While the Rockets ranked 28th among NBA teams in offensive rating as of Wednesday, their offensive rating over the previous seven games ranks them 10th (116.3 points per 100 possessions).
The Pelicans, in contrast to Houston, have been unable to gain momentum for the final stretch. Since its three-game winning streak ended on Feb. 10, New Orleans is just 4-9. The last time it won consecutive games was five weeks ago.
Wounds have subverted the Pelicans the greater part of this season, and they stay without Elite player forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) and save monitor Jose Alvarado (tibia). In any case, given the condition of the Western Meeting season finisher picture, the Pelicans can’t stand to trust that ideal wellbeing will consistent their boat.
To come to the postseason, the Pelicans should take a more confident position against their difficulty and make the best of what stays what is going on and only 13 games left on the timetable.
