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New Orleans Falls 146-117 to Rockets - Recap
The battle between the Rockets and Pelicans didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as New Orleans was handed a 146-117 defeat on Saturday at Toyota Center.
Bettors who backed the Rockets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 228.5.
Houston got 27 points from Dillon Brooks and another 20 points from Alperen Sengun. Amen Thompson contributed 11 assists, while Amen Thompson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
New Orleans got 20 points from Zion Williamson in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jose Alvarado. Jose Alvarado contributed 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Karlo Matkovic had 7 rebounds.
The Rockets hit the break winning 74-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 48 boards, while New Orleans only had 44
Houston heads into a battle against the Magic. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.