The New Orleans Pelicans, established in 2002 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, play their home games at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans have not won an NBA Championship. Current key players include Zion Williamson.
The Houston Rockets, established in 1967 and based in Houston, Texas, USA, play their home games at Toyota Center. The Rockets have won the NBA Championship twice, in 1994 and 1995. Current key players include Jalen Green.