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New Orleans Pelicans

03-30 07:00

102 - 134

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Houston Rockets

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Team

Total

New Orleans Pelicans

102

Houston Rockets

134

New Orleans Pelicans

Houston Rockets

2 points

3 points

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Free Throws Rate

TO68%

86%TO

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Ended102 - 134

12:00

Shin Kyung vs. Missy scramble for the ball, and Zion got the ball

0-0

11:35

Zion received an assist from Jones and dunked

2-0

11:19

Shin Kyung received an assist from Durant and hit a jumper

2-2

11:01

Jones missed a three-point shot

2-2

11:00

Shin Jing defensive rebound

2-2

10:52

Shepard missed a three-point shot

2-2

10:49

Missy defensive rebound

2-2

10:40

Murray missed a pull-up jumper

2-2

10:37

Thompson defensive rebound

2-2

10:33

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

2-5

10:17

Shepard committed a personal foul

2-5

10:05

Bey broke through and scored on a layup

4-5

09:51

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

4-8

09:38

Zion scored on a breakthrough layup

6-8

09:13

Durant missed a three-point pull-up jumper

6-8

09:11

The Pelicans got defensive rebounds

6-8

09:00

Smith fouled on a shot

6-8

09:00

Missy made two free throws, the first missed

6-8

09:00

The Pelicans got an offensive rebound

6-8

09:00

Missy missed his second free throw

6-8

08:58

Shin Jing defensive rebound

6-8

08:46

Shin Kyung hit a two-point shot

6-10

08:33

Beckham missed a three-point shot

6-10

08:27

Durant defensive rebound

6-10

08:25

Smith received an assist from Shepard and dunked

6-12

08:09

Murray scored on a breakthrough layup

8-12

07:58

Thompson hit a two-point shot

8-14

07:46

Zion drifted and missed a shot

8-14

07:45

Shin Jing defensive rebound

8-14

07:44

Thompson's step-back jumper was blocked by Murray

8-14

07:43

The Pelicans got defensive rebounds

8-14

07:30

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

11-14

07:11

Smith missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

11-14

07:08

Bey defended the rebound

11-14

07:00

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

14-14

06:37

Shin Kyung hit a two-point shot

14-16

06:12

Missy received an assist from Zion and scored on a layup

16-16

05:57

Shen Jing missed a jumper

16-16

05:55

Zion defensive rebounds

16-16

05:50

Murray hit a two-point shot

18-16

05:50

The rocket was suspended

18-16

05:50

The Pelicans made a substitution, and Firth came on to replace Bey

18-16

05:50

The Rockets made a substitution, and Ethan came on to replace Shin Kyung

18-16

05:50

The Rockets made a substitution, and Capela came on to replace Thompson

18-16

05:33

Shepard's breakthrough layup was blocked by Missy

18-16

05:32

The Rockets got offensive rebounds

18-16

05:26

Rockets violated the rules for 24 seconds

18-16

05:12

Murray drifted and missed the shot

18-16

05:10

Durant defensive rebound

18-16

05:04

Durant missed a pull-up jumper

18-16

05:02

Jones defensive rebounds

18-16

04:56

Murray missed a two-point shot

18-16

04:52

Ethan defensive rebound

18-16

04:46

Shepard missed a three-point stoppage jumper

18-16

04:40

Firth defensive rebound

18-16

04:35

Zion received an assist from Firth and dunked

20-16

04:26

Firth committed a personal foul

20-16

04:26

The Pelicans made a substitution, with Matkovic coming on to replace Missy

20-16

04:18

Smith missed a three-point shot

20-16

04:14

Zion defensive rebounds

20-16

04:10

Firth's two-point shot was blocked by Smith

20-16

04:07

Capela defensive rebounds

20-16

04:00

Eason received an assist from Durant and hit a layup

20-18

03:47

Jones received an assist from Murray and hit a three-pointer

23-18

03:33

The Pelicans made a substitution, and Quinn came on to replace Murray

23-18

03:33

The Rockets made a substitution, and Thompson came on to replace Smith

23-18

03:33

Jones committed a personal foul

23-18

03:33

The Pelicans made a substitution, and Bey came on to replace Zion

23-18

03:26

Durant received an assist from Ethan and hit a pull-up jumper

23-20

03:10

Firth missed a three-point stoppage jumper

23-20

03:07

Capela defensive rebounds

23-20

02:52

Ethan missed a step-back jumper

23-20

02:48

Capela offensive rebounds

23-20

02:40

Ethan missed a two-point shot

23-20

02:39

Capela offensive rebounds

23-20

02:38

Capela missed a tricky layup

23-20

02:37

Capela offensive rebounds

23-20

02:35

Capela's rebound was blocked by Bay

23-20

02:34

Jones defensive rebounds

23-20

02:24

Quinn received an assist from Firth and hit a three-pointer

26-20

02:13

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

26-23

01:57

Firth missed a breakthrough layup

26-23

01:56

Thompson defensive rebound

26-23

01:56

Matkovic committed a personal foul

26-23

01:56

The Pelicans paused for a long time

26-23

01:56

The Pelicans made a substitution, and Poole came on to replace Jones

26-23

01:56

The Rockets made a substitution, and Holiday came on to replace Shepard

26-23

01:56

The Rockets made a substitution, and Shin Kyung came on to replace Capela

26-23

01:47

Durant made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Firth

26-23

01:44

Poole missed a long jumper from a hurry to stop

26-23

01:42

The Rockets got defensive rebounds

26-23

01:33

Holiday received an assist from Thompson and hit a three-pointer

26-26

01:18

Bey lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Thompson

26-26

01:13

Thompson missed a two-point shot

26-26

01:11

Ethan offensive rebound

26-26

01:02

Durant missed a three-point pull-up jumper

26-26

58.7

Bey defended the rebound

26-26

55.8

Firth stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing

26-26

43.9

Durant received an assist from Shen Jing and scored a dunk

26-28

34.4

Firth's breakthrough layup was blocked by Shin Kyung

26-28

34.4

Firth offensive rebound

26-28

32.0

Bey received an assist from Firth and hit a three-point shot

29-28

13.7

Quinn defends for 3 seconds (technical foul)

29-28

13.7

Durant hit a free throw for a technical foul

29-29

2.7

Ethan missed a jumper

29-29

2.7

Matkovic defensive rebound

29-29

0.0

The first quarter ends

29-29

Match Info

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Houston Rockets 102-134 in a one-sided NBA regular season contest at the Smoothie King Center on Monday, March 30th, 2026. The Rockets delivered a dominant offensive performance, cruising to a decisive 32-point victory on the road. This result significantly impacted the Western Conference standings, with the Rockets solidifying their playoff positioning while dealing a blow to the Pelicans' own postseason aspirations. From the opening tip, the Houston Rockets established control, using a high-tempo offense to build an early double-digit lead. The Pelicans struggled to find their rhythm defensively, allowing the Rockets to shoot a high percentage from both inside the arc and from three-point range. Houston's lead continued to swell throughout the second and third quarters, effectively putting the game out of reach early. The fourth quarter saw both teams clear their benches, with the Rockets' reserves maintaining the large margin of victory. A key focus point was Houston's balanced scoring attack, with multiple players reaching double figures and their ball movement consistently breaking down the Pelicans' defense. The lopsided result had clear implications for the NBA standings. For the Houston Rockets, the win provided valuable momentum and crucial points as they jockey for seeding in the competitive Western Conference playoff race. For the New Orleans Pelicans, the heavy defeat was a setback in their quest for a play-in tournament spot or higher, potentially dropping them in the standings and increasing the pressure on their remaining schedule. Post-match, the Rockets' coach likely praised his team's unselfish play and defensive intensity, while the Pelicans' staff undoubtedly emphasized the need for a swift response and improved effort on both ends of the floor. The starting lineups featured the Pelicans' core of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram against the Rockets' emerging young stars, but it was Houston's collective effort that defined the night.

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Match Date: Mar 29, 2026

Competition: NBA

Country: United States

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