Houston and New Orleans will square off in a matchup of Western Conference opponents. The teams meet Sunday for the second time this season.

The Indiana Pacers, reeling from a loss, host the New Orleans Pelicans Friday. This marks Indiana's final home game before a road trip. The Pelicans, who previously defeated the Pacers, are looking to sweep the season series.

The Brooklyn Nets and New Orleans Pelicans meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Williamson missed his last four field-goal attempts and had a turnover down the stretch. Denver outscored New Orleans 33-22 in the fourth quarter, finishing the game on a 16-6 run. The Pelicans got outscored 37-20 in the fourth quarter of a 128-118 loss at Orlando on Sunday.

Unfortunately, however, the Pelicans continue to be short-handed. Dealing with injuries to key players once again, New Orleans had Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado listed as out on their injury report. Saddiq Bey, on the other hand, is listed as doubtful with a hip strain after missing the last five games for the Pelicans.

Pelicans forward Derik Queen expresses optimism and belief in team chemistry ahead of New Orleans’ final 40-plus games.

New Orleans responded with consecutive baskets by Williamson, Fears and Williamson again to take a 73-72 lead. The lead changed hands nine more times before the Karlo Matkovic converted a three-point play for the Pelicans to tie the score at 87 at the end of third quarter.

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