Rockets vs Pelicans - Preseason [10/14/14]

[CENTER][B][U][SIZE="5"]Preseason Game Thread[/SIZE][/U][/B]

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[U][B]Start Time[/B][/U]: 8:00 PM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans are hosting the Houston Rockets tonight in their home preseason opener at the Smoothie King Center.

The Pelicans are off to a 1-2 start, while the Rockets are off to a 3-0 start. [I]Rockets All-Stars Dwight Howard and James Harden are expected to sit out tonight's game.
[/I]For the Pelicans, swingman Tyreke Evans (hamstring) is expected to sit out his fourth straight preseason game.

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