1) Two weekends ago, New Orleans (20-29) played its first regular season game on ABC in almost 10 years. Another ABC contest awaits today, as the Pelicans visit the Houston Rockets (30-18) at 1 p.m. Central. Pregame coverage on local radio begins at 12:30 on ESPN New Orleans 100.3 FM.
2) Read our Behind the Numbers preview look at Pelicans-Rockets.
3) New Orleans’ injury report includes just two players. Clint Capela has been ruled out for Houston due to a heel injury.
4) Alvin Gentry is seeking victory No. 501 of his career Sunday.