Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Pelicans
54-28, 21-20 Away
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54-28, 21-20 Away
34-48, 22-19 Home
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34-48, 22-19 Home
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:James Capers
Referee:Eric Lewis
Referee:Eric Dalen
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
NBA News
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Spurs' Wembanyama (concussion protocol) exits vs. Blazers
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the remainder of Tuesday night's first-round playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio after being placed in the concussion protocol.
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NBA Clutch Player of the Year: Winners, stats and more
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