The Houston Rockets play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Rockets (30-18) have dropped six of their last 10 games but are coming off a home win, where Russell Westbrook and James Harden each topped 30 points. This marks the second game of a three-game home stand for the Rockets, who have won two in a row at home and look to build on their 16-7 home record. Harden is averaging 35.6 points, 7.2 assists, 6.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. Westbrook is averaging 26.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game, while Danuel House Jr. is averaging 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals, over the last 10 games. The Rockets average 118.7 points per game, which is second most in the league. They average a league-high 15.1 made three pointers per game, but they are shooting 34.9 percent from long range. They average 21.5 assists per game, which is third fewest in the league.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (20-29) have won six of their last 10 games, including their last three in a row. They have won four of their last five road games and come into Houston with a 10-14 road record. Zion Williamson has looked very good since officially beginning his NBA career and is averaging 19.2 points on 62.5 percent shooting, including 66.7 percent from long range, 7.8 rebounds. and 1.8 assists, over five games. Brandon Ingram is averaging 24.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Lonzo Ball continues to play well, as he is averaging 11.3 points, 9.6 assists, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. The Pelicans average 115.2 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, but they are giving up an average of 117.1 points against, which is third most in the league. They are giving up an average of 15.3 turnovers per game, which is third most in the league.