Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans

NBA

Rockets

15-12

106-104

Final

Pelicans

17-13

Smoothie King Center

TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

HOU leadsBiggest lead HOU 7, NO 7

NO leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
HOU	26	21	32	27	106
NO	24	27	33	20	104

Who won: Rockets 106-104

The Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 106-104 on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Smoothie King Center. The Rockets lead the series 2-0. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets in points (37). Zion Williamson led the Pelicans in points (28).

Recap · Dec 23

Alperen Sengun has career-high 37 points, Rockets beat Pelicans 106-104

Houston center Alperen Sengun figured out a way to make his matchup with New Orleans veteran Jonas Valanciunas look more like a mismatch.

What it means

Season series: HOU leads series 2-0.
Rockets 3-10 on the road; Pelicans 9-6 at home.

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Head to head

HOU leads series 2-0

Last meeting: Rockets 104, Pelicans 101 (Nov 10)

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Game info

Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA · Attendance 17,399
Officials: Bill Kennedy (Referee), Matt Boland (Referee), CJ Washington (Referee)