With a win at Dallas, the Rockets win the group with a 3-1 record regardless of point differential because they have the head-to-head tiebreaker with the Pelicans.
With a loss and a 2-2 record, the Pelicans win the group with a 3-1 record. The Rockets can not clinch the West wild card spot as other teams will have guaranteed a better record.
I don’t think we can count on Dallas mailing one in just bc they’re eliminated from the IST. The game still counts toward the regular season record. But yes hopefully their home court advantage is neutralized by being on the tail end of a back-to-back.