Rockets 134-102 Pelicans (Mar 29, 2026) Game Recap

NEW ORLEANS — — Alperen Sengun had 36 factors, 13 rebounds and 7 assists Sunday night time, Houston dominated the second quarter, and the Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 134-102.

Houston (45-29) moved right into a tie for fifth place within the Western Conference with idle Minnesota, 1 1/2 video games behind Denver.

Sengun made 5 of seven from 3-point vary and added three steals and three blocks. Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. every had 20 factors for Houston and Tari Eason scored 15.

Dejounte Murray he had 19 factors for the Pelicans. Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey every scored 18 and Derik Queen had 13. Rookie Jeremiah Fears added 12 factors and 5 assists for New Orleans, which has misplaced three straight in opposition to the Rockets.

Houston used a tiebreaking 23-3 run to open the second quarter to place the sport out of attain. Sengun had 14 factors within the quarter, together with three 3-pointers because the Rockets took a 68-47 lead into halftime.

The Rockets, who led by double figures all through the second half, outrebounded the Pelicans 59-36 and dedicated simply six turnovers.

Sengun scored at the very least 30 factors for the third time in 4 video games this week. The fourth-year heart scored 33 points in a 132-124 loss at Chicago on Monday and 30 in overtime loss to Minnesota on Wednesday.

The Pelicans (25-51) have misplaced back-to-back video games and 11 of 12. New Orleans shot 52% within the first quarter, together with 5 made 3-pointers.

Up subsequent

Pelicans: Visit Portland on Thursday.

Rockets: Host New York on Tuesday.

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