New Orleans Pelicans’ starting wing Herb Jones is facing uncertainty for the upcoming game against the Houston Rockets due to right adductor soreness. The Pelicans are set to play the Rockets on Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Jones is listed as questionable on the official injury report released on Tuesday. This raises concerns about his availability for the Southwest Division road game.
Jones has been a key player for the Pelicans, featuring in 44 of the team’s 47 regular season games, including the last 37 consecutive matches. His absence would undoubtedly impact the team’s performance against the Rockets. The only other player on the Pelicans’ injury report is Dereon Seabron, who is currently with the G League two-way team.
Previous Game Starting Lineups
New Orleans (26-21, 8th in West)
Monday loss at Boston
CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Houston (22-24, 11th in West)
Monday win vs. LA Lakers
Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Season Series
Nov. 10: at Houston 104, New Orleans 101 (In-Season Tournament)
Dec. 23: Houston 106, at New Orleans 104
Jan. 31: at Houston, 7 p.m. (Bally Sports)
Feb. 22: at New Orleans, 7 p.m. (Bally Sports)
With the upcoming game against the Rockets, the Pelicans will be aiming to secure a victory and improve their standing in the Western Conference. The absence of Herb Jones could present a challenge for the team, but it also provides an opportunity for other players to step up and make significant contributions on the court.
Stay tuned for further updates on Herb Jones’ status as the Pelicans prepare to face the Houston Rockets in a crucial division matchup.
