Rockets 0, Pelicans 0: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

It’s 2050. New Orleans runs on solar power. Our roads are pristine. Pelicans fans still boo Eric Gordon. – 8:07 PM

Boos as usual in Smoothie King Center for Eric Gordon in introductions. – 8:06 PM

The New Orleans Fans vs. Eric Gordon: The pettiest beef in the NBA. – 8:05 PM

LOCK IN. LET’S HOOP pic.twitter.com/oyLxfApSIx – 8:03 PM

the backcourt 😈 pic.twitter.com/d1IdbjNEWQ – 7:48 PM

bout that timeeeeeeeee. 15 minutes out ’til Pelicans basketball
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📻 @995WRNO pic.twitter.com/q0CsEOdayh – 7:45 PM

fan love in NOLA 🫶
@SociosUSA | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/Zam58WqsFS – 7:41 PM

Calvin Murphy on Jabari Smith: “Let me be honest about something. He’s got more talent than him (we’ve seen). I want to see him be more vocal. I want him to make his teammates realize ‘I’ve been out here the last 3-4 times down the floor and didn’t see the ball.’ Get me the ball.” – 7:41 PM

For the return home
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/Z3p5ZFzewv – 7:40 PM

Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:37 PM

Rockets: Gordon, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Pelicans starters: Marshall, Hayes, Valanciunas, Jones, McCollum.
Pels 4-1 when Williamson and Ingram are out, 2-0 with this lineup. – 7:34 PM

Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:32 PM

With @Larry Nance Jr out for tonight’s game, Naji Marshall’s jersey will be up for auction! 🔪
Benefiting Net Gentilly High School 👏👏
BID HERE >> https://t.co/2PuDDICnXO pic.twitter.com/ppJZ2ev5VV – 7:27 PM

looking forward 🏀 pic.twitter.com/s2rqXc76k6 – 7:20 PM

Tonight’s gameworn jersey auction benefitting Net Gentilly High School will be none other than our very own…
🔪 – aka.. Naji Marshall
auctions.neworleansaints.com/iSynApp/allAuc… – 7:08 PM

back home & ready to hoop
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/eAzQmE9w5t – 7:05 PM

Clock is ticking Go to the #Pelicans app and play Courtside Challenge before tipping for your chance to win!
@SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/MKW6TXmMNK – 7:03 PM

Couple looks at the play where Joel Embiid hurts his left foot vs Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/ra2lkAgpSg – 7:01 PM

📅 On this day in 1984, the @Utah Jazz‘s Adrian Dantley made 28 FT in a win over the Rockets, tying Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA single-game record.
It was one of three career games in which Dantley made at least 25 FT, the most such games in NBA history.
Blackberries: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 7:00 PM

Four #Pelicans scored 37+ in a December game.
That’s the first time that’s happened in the same calendar month in @NBA history 👏 pic.twitter.com/dO4uAeZtl7 – 6:36 PM

Jazz have ruled out Collin Sexton from tomorrow night’s game against the Rockets due to right hamstring maintenance. He missed last night’s game in Sacramento – 6:35 PM

on location 📍 pic.twitter.com/mH2EK5Cxa2 – 6:32 PM

“There’s no way I could win any award without the help of the all the good folks around us.”
-HC Willie Green on winning NBA Western Conference Coach of the Month pic.twitter.com/mNAFkbVq2j – 6:18 PM

New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rookie season brings lessons, growth for Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason ift.tt/7Vx9eTg – 6:18 PM

Ochai Agbaji told reporters last night he would not be on the team’s coming-game road trip, expecting to be assigned to the G League’s SLC Stars. Instead, Leandro Bolmaro is sent to the Stars.
The only other Jazz player OUT for Thursday’s game in Houston is Collin Sexton. – 6:16 PM

LIVE: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:15 PM

Which team will record the first assist of the 2nd half?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 6:13 PM

Rumors saying there may be a Tulane presence at the Pelicans game tonight – 6:13 PM

Good to be home
#Pelicans | @ankr pic.twitter.com/s0Lp6THtLh – 6:05 PM

Doc Rivers says it is “clear” James Harden likes playing with Montrezl Harrell, citing their shared history together in Houston as part of the reason why. – 5:19 PM

The #Pelicans host the Rockets tonight!!
@ErinESummers with a preview
#WBD | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/XDhgGfNi60 – 4:48 PM

Stop Complaining just go harder. – 4:39 PM

Rookie season brings lessons, growth for Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 4:36 PM

I dove deep on Dyson Daniels’ defense today in Rookie Rankings. Daniels is absolutely unbelievable on defense. Teenagers should not be this good this fast on that end of the court.
https://t.co/CbvnaEvrct pic.twitter.com/sOn9GTHphi – 4:33 PM

Hoopin’ in the Big Easy tonight 🏀
7:00 PM Tip Off
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📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/YOzu3ho3fG – 4:00 PM

shots up at shoot around 🏀 pic.twitter.com/It2PlWdqgJ – 3:36 PM

On today’s podcast, @jcar504, @Jim Eichenhoferand @NTGraff how the Pelicans roster depth will be tested and how the team can stay competitive in the face of injuries. Listen to the full podcast below!
#Pelicans | @SeatGeek
nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 3:16 PM

For fans heading to Pelicans games, here are some tips to improve your #PelicansGameday traffic flow:
Purchasing parking in advance: https://t.co/diQup54Qpn

A to Z Guide for your gaming experience:
https://t.co/WQj9u29LiY pic.twitter.com/sVoNuCGlRu – 3:02 PM

Five years ago today, Draymond Green recorded his 21st career triple-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a victory at Houston, becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in triple-doubles, passing Tom Gola (20). pic.twitter.com/BhYt6rbG9D – 2:49 PM

♩𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘 ♩
Join us tomorrow at @bouttimepub in West Jordan to cheer on the Jazz as they face the Houston Rockets!
#TakeNote | @MichelobUltra pic.twitter.com/PihQ1ZZVda – 2:26 PM

JV on Naji Marshall: “He loves basketball. You can tell. He loves basketball. He loves making the right play. He loves getting defensive stops. He just loves basketball.” – 2:06 PM