The Rockets are on the road but looking no worse for wear. After three quarters their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Pelicans 108-80. The Rockets entered the matchup having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another.

The New Orleans Pelicans face Southwest Division rival Houston Rockets on Thursday evening. Both teams have been heading in opposite directions through the year

Jalen Green scored 30 points in less than 30 minutes on the court, and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-111 victory over the hapless and injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans lost their eighth consecutive game Thursday night. This one was to a Rockets team that they also lost to one week ago.

The Rockets scored 39 points in the first quarter en route to a blowout victory Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of a back-to-back.

The Houston Rockets (20-9) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) on Thursday. Tip-off from Smoothie King Arena is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Pelica

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram will miss his seventh straight game on Thursday when the Pelicans host the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King

HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 34 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 133-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Green had a season-high 22 points in the third quarter and shot 13 of 22 in the game, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc. Green entered shooting 31.3% from long distance this season.

The struggling Pelicans witnessed the Rockets’ turnaround up close Thursday, getting dismantled 133-113 in the Toyota Center. It's the most points the Pelicans have allowed this season, surpassing the 132 points in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Zion Williamson has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury when the Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets at Smoothie King Center.

The Houston Rockets (17-9) host the New Orleans Pelicans (5-22) on Thursday night in a clash of NBA Southwest Division rivals. Bookmark this page and check back for updates about both teams leading up to tipoff, and again after the final buzzer for postgame analysis and interviews by Houston Chronicle writers.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been suspected one game for his role in an on-court altercation that occurred earlier this week.