As the Houston Rockets keep winning and pulling off awesome plays, they’re pushing that rough start of three losses at the beginning of the season further back in their minds.
But don’t get it twisted – Coach Ime Udoka hasn’t forgotten the nitty-gritty of those early games, especially the overtime loss in San Antonio before this long stretch of home games. He brings up that defeat a lot, making sure the team remembers what happens when they don’t close the deal.
Maybe if the Rockets keep stacking up wins, Coach Udoka can finally erase the memory of those early struggles – especially after their recent impressive 128-94 trouncing of the Los Angeles Lakers. They dominated from start to finish, making it a four-game winning streak that included smashing the Sacramento Kings by 18 and 25 points. Now, they’re looking to ride this wave of success into Friday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans and keep the good vibes flowing.
Where to watch Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Friday, November 10, 2023
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Place: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Toyota Center
- TV: Space City Home Network and BSNO
- Live Stream: Fubo, NBA Live Pass
Key matchups
Jalen Green had a spectacular night, dropping 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including a remarkable 5-of-6 from beyond the arc, in the game against the Lakers. Meanwhile, Houston managed to limit Los Angeles to their season-low in points.
The fact that the Rockets have now built a top-10 defense is quite unexpected, considering their historical struggles on that side of the court in recent years. It’s too simplistic to attribute this improvement solely to the addition of a few seasoned players to the roster. Alongside these roster changes, the Rockets have truly embraced the defensive mindset required to succeed.
The Pelicans endured another tough blow with a 122-101 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking their third consecutive double-digit loss on the road. New Orleans is in need of a break from the relentless challenges; in the Minnesota game, six Pelicans were on the sidelines, including key starters Zion Williamson (personal), CJ McCollum (lung), and Herbert Jones (leg).
Building any kind of momentum becomes a real uphill battle when crucial players are out of action. While the Rockets have managed to establish a sense of unity and stability in the early part of the season, the Pelicans are struggling to find that same cohesiveness due to a lineup heavily impacted by injuries.
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