Houston Rockets

On Friday, Houston’s injury report listed Victor Oladipo (left patellar tendon repair) as out and Tari Eason (left lower leg soreness) as questionable. Eason then went on to miss his second straight game, each with the same pregame designation.  Saturday’s report will not be issued until a few hours before tipoff, owing to the back-to-back.

New Orleans Pelicans

On the other side, the Pelicans will be without Larry Nance Jr. (right rib fracture) and Matt Ryan (right elbow surgery). Zion Williamson (non-COVID illness) and Cody Zeller (right ankle sprain) are each questionable for Saturday’s game against the Rockets.