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03-14 08:00

107 - 105

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H2H

Team

Total

Houston Rockets

107

New Orleans Pelicans

105

Houston Rockets

New Orleans Pelicans

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Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO76%

69%TO

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Ended107 - 105

12:00

Zion vs. Ethan scrambles for the ball, and Murphy III gets the ball

0-0

11:43

Murray received an assist from Murphy III and hit a three-point shot

0-3

11:22

Durant received an assist from Smith and hit a three-pointer

3-3

10:57

Beckham missed a two-point shot

3-3

10:54

Thompson defensive rebound

3-3

10:49

Thompson failed to dunk

3-3

10:47

Smith offensive rebound

3-3

10:43

Ethan made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Jones

3-3

10:38

Murray received an assist from Murphy III and hit a pull-up jumper

3-5

10:11

Ethan missed a two-point shot

3-5

10:07

Murphy III defensive rebounds

3-5

09:52

Murphy III made a pass error and the ball was stolen by Smith

3-5

09:46

Smith missed a two-point layup

3-5

09:43

Murray defensive rebounds

3-5

09:39

Murphy III missed a long jumper from a hurry stop

3-5

09:36

Durant defensive rebound

3-5

09:27

Thompson received an assist from Smith and hit a layup

5-5

09:16

Beckham missed a three-point shot

5-5

09:13

Smith defensive rebound

5-5

09:05

Murphy III committed a personal foul

5-5

08:50

Thompson scored on a breakthrough layup

7-5

08:31

Jones missed a three-point shot

7-5

08:27

Durant defensive rebound

7-5

08:16

Durant drifted and missed the shot

7-5

08:15

Murray defensive rebounds

7-5

08:12

Murphy III missed a three-pointer from a distance

7-5

08:09

Smith defensive rebound

7-5

08:02

Thompson broke through and dunked

9-5

08:02

The Pelicans paused for a long time

9-5

07:50

Zion scored on a breakthrough layup

9-7

07:29

Durant hit a two-point shot

11-7

07:09

Bey stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

11-7

07:06

Jones offensive rebound

11-7

07:04

Zion received an assist from Murphy III and scored on a breakthrough layup

11-9

07:04

Smith fouled on a shot

11-9

07:04

Missy came on to replace Murphy III

11-9

07:04

Zion missed a free throw

11-9

07:04

The Rockets got defensive rebounds

11-9

07:03

Missy fouled off the ball

11-9

07:03

Murphy III came on to replace Bay

11-9

06:52

Durant missed a three-point shot

11-9

06:49

Smith offensive rebound

11-9

06:45

Ethan's breakaway layup was blocked by Zion

11-9

06:42

Thompson offensive rebound

11-9

06:40

Smith missed a three-point shot

11-9

06:38

Jones defensive rebounds

11-9

06:29

Jones conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Ethan

11-9

06:21

Thompson's dunk was blocked by Missy

11-9

06:20

Jones defensive rebounds

11-9

06:06

Murphy III missed a three-point shot

11-9

06:04

Ethan defensive rebound

11-9

05:55

Ethan made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Missy

11-9

05:48

Jones missed a three-point shot

11-9

05:46

Murphy III offensive rebound

11-9

05:46

Murphy III made a layup

11-11

05:46

The rocket was suspended

11-11

05:46

Shepard came on to replace Thompson

11-11

05:46

Capela came on to replace Smith

11-11

05:46

Okogie came on to replace Ethan

11-11

05:46

Quinn came on to replace Zion

11-11

05:32

Shepard conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Jones

11-11

05:28

Murphy III received an assist from Murray and dunked successfully

11-13

05:13

Okogie received an assist from Capela and hit a three-pointer

14-13

04:58

Murray lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Smith

14-13

04:54

Missy kicked the ball violated

14-13

04:44

Smith missed a three-point shot

14-13

04:40

Quinn defensive rebound

14-13

04:37

Murphy III received an assist from Quinn and hit a three-point shot

14-16

04:14

Durant hit a two-point shot

16-16

03:50

Quinn made a pass error and the ball was stolen by Durant

16-16

03:39

Shepard missed a breakthrough layup

16-16

03:37

Capela offensive rebounds

16-16

03:36

Capela hit a two-point shot

18-16

03:22

Murray hit a three-pointer

18-19

03:09

Capela's layup was blocked by Quinn

18-19

03:06

Missy defensive rebound

18-19

03:03

Murray hit a two-point layup

18-21

02:46

Jones committed a personal foul

18-21

02:46

Thompson came on to replace Smith

18-21

02:46

Firth came on to replace Murray

18-21

02:46

Bay came on to replace Murphy III

18-21

02:35

Thompson received an assist from Okogie and hit a three-point shot

21-21

02:23

Firth hit a three-pointer

21-24

02:13

Firth committed a personal foul

21-24

02:13

Smith came on to replace Durant

21-24

02:13

Zion came on to replace Jones

21-24

01:59

Smith received an assist from Shepard and hit a three-pointer

24-24

01:44

Quinn missed a three-point shot

24-24

01:42

Thompson defensive rebound

24-24

01:35

Shepard missed a three-point shot

24-24

01:35

Thompson offensive rebound

24-24

01:31

Thompson missed a breakthrough layup

24-24

01:28

Capela offensive rebounds

24-24

01:27

Capela conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Bey

24-24

01:23

Beckham missed a two-point layup

24-24

01:20

Firth offensive rebound

24-24

01:20

Firth's layup was blocked by Capela

24-24

01:19

Capela defensive rebounds

24-24

01:16

Capela received an assist from Thompson and hit a dunk

26-24

01:00

Firth missed a three-point stoppage jumper

26-24

58.7

Smith defensive rebound

26-24

52.2

Smith missed a three-point shot

26-24

49.4

Quinn defensive rebound

26-24

39.6

Capela committed a personal foul

26-24

32.2

Missy's two-point shot was blocked by Capela

26-24

31.4

The Rockets got defensive rebounds

26-24

31.4

Coach Rocket launches a challenge

26-24

31.4

The Rockets coach challenged the replay to determine the change of the penalty, and the team retained the timeout

26-24

31.4

Durant came on to replace Okogie

26-24

31.4

Smith came on to replace Capela

26-24

8.9

Smith received an assist from Shepard and broke through the dunk

28-24

0.0

The first quarter ends

28-24

Match Info

In a thrilling finish at the Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets edged out the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105 in a pivotal late-season NBA clash. The game was decided in the final seconds, with the Rockets executing a perfect defensive stop to preserve a narrow lead and secure a crucial victory for their playoff positioning. The match was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip. The Pelicans, led by their star forward, established an early lead with sharp perimeter shooting. The Rockets clawed back in the second quarter, using their signature fast-paced offense to generate easy transition baskets. The third quarter saw multiple lead changes, setting the stage for a dramatic final period. With under a minute to play and the score tied at 105-105, the Rockets' point guard drove the lane and drew a foul, calmly sinking both free throws to take the lead. On the ensuing possession, the Pelicans' last-second three-point attempt rattled out at the buzzer, sealing the Rockets' win. A key focus point was the Rockets' ability to contain the Pelicans' interior scoring in the fourth quarter, forcing them into contested jump shots. The victory moves the Rockets up in the tightly contested Western Conference standings, while the Pelicans will rue missed opportunities in a game that slipped through their fingers. Rockets head coach praised his team's resilience, saying, "We showed great composure down the stretch in a playoff-type atmosphere." The Pelicans' coach noted, "We had our chances, but we didn't make the winning plays when it mattered most." The Rockets started with their usual lineup featuring their young backcourt and veteran center, while the Pelicans countered with their All-Star duo in the frontcourt.

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Match Date: Mar 14, 2026

Competition: NBA

Country: United States

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