New Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets
34-37, 12-24 Away
117
34-37, 12-24 Away
18-53, 12-25 Home
107
18-53, 12-25 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
49% (42-85)
Field Goal %
41% (31-76)
42% (13-31)
Three Point %
27% (9-33)
83% (20-24)
Free Throw %
95% (36-38)
10
Turnovers
13
39
Rebounds
36
20
Largest Lead
3
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Derek Richardson
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Nick Buchert
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 42-85 | 31-76 |
| Field Goal % | 49 | 41 |
| 3PT | 13-31 | 9-33 |
| Three Point % | 42 | 27 |
| FT | 20-24 | 36-38 |
| Free Throw % | 83 | 95 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 36 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 29 | 28 |
| Assists | 28 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Fast Break Points | 17 | 6 |
| Points in Paint | 52 | 34 |
| Fouls | 23 | 22 |
| Technical Fouls | 3 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 20 | 3 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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