The Pelicans seek to cease a four-game skid against the Rockets on Sunday night as nine-point favorites.
This is the fourth meeting between New Orleans and Houstons; the last matchup resulted in a 107-105 Rockets win on March 14.
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What our Post expert thinks about Rockets vs. Pelicans
Houston has amassed a 21-11 record in double-digit games compared to New Orleans at 14-22.
The Rockets’ defense gives up just 110.2 points per game, a key counter to a Pelicans offense that averages 115.3.
Kevin Durant remains the late-game lever, coming off a 32-point showing in the last meeting and averaging 25.5 over his last 10.
New Orleans’ biggest vulnerability is perimeter defense, allowing 14.1 3s per game, which could offset Houston’s otherwise modest 11.2 3-point average.
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