The Pelicans began the home stand with disappointment, losing to a Damian Lillard-less Trail Blazers squad, but there’s strong reason to believe the ship gets righted against the Rockets tonight ... and perhaps beyond.
Houston is tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the worst record in the league. Their defense has been practically non-existent (116.4 defensive rating — 29th) and their offense isn’t anything to brag about either (108.7 offensive rating — 24th).
For comparison’s sake, the Pelicans have exceeded the Rockets’ ORTG in nine of their 12 games played. And the defense has bettered Houston’s DRTG another nine times.