Nightly Pulse: NBA Updates & Highlights - Feb. 13

Houston has dropped six of their last eight games, yet they currently hold the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings.

⛹️❤️Thursday’s Schedule⛹️❤️New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, 8:00 ET)Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors (League Pass, 8:00 ET)Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat (League Pass, 8:30 ET)Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (TNT/TruTV/League Pass, 8:30 ET)Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers (League Pass, 9:00 ET)Rockets Starting Unit

They face the Golden State Warriors at 8ET.

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors (League Pass, 8:00 ET)

Dubs Starting Lineup

Despite playing a B2B, the Warriors will send out all of their veterans here.

That’s the culture that Jimmy Butler brings to the table.

Moses Moody will step into the starting lineup with Draymond Green moving to center.

Pelicans Starting Five

New Orleans will be without Zion Williamson, Herb Jones and Dejounte Murray tonight.

They face the Sacramento Kings at 8ET.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, 8:00 ET)

Houston Drip

The Rockets are playing their final game before the break, and these guys are showing up in style.

They face the Golden State Warriors at 8ET.

Amazingly, Golden State has won 15 of their last 16 games over Houston. With that said, the Rockets won the most recent matchup.

Top Storylines 1. Minnesota hosts OKC on TNT. Despite losing their last two games, the T’Wolves have been turning things around. Before that mini slide, they had an 8-2 record across their previous 10 outings, and they will have to maintain that against an OKC team that has the best record in the NBA.2. Warriors and Rockets renew rivalry. Houston has fallen to fourth in the West, entering this matchup losing six of their last eight games. Golden State has won two of three games since acquiring Jimmy Butler.3. Heat hosts Mavericks with teams looking for fresh starts. Miami traded Butler at the deadline, while Dallas moved Luka Doncic. These teams have had mixed results since then, but both are sitting around .500 and looking to make a playoff push.Bonus: The All-Star festivities begin this weekend, and most of the NBA will have a week off starting tomorrow!