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The Rockets beat the Pelicans 119–110 at home on Jan 18, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  NOP | 30 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 110 |
  HOU | 32 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 119 |
New Orleans PelicansHouston Rockets| NOP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 35 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 7-15 | 3-8 |
| Zion Williamson | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 9-17 | 0-0 |
| Saddiq Bey | 29 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3-7 | 1-3 |
| Derik Queen | 27 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 7-12 | 1-3 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Yves Missi | 30 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 5-8 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Poole | 25 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 5-11 | 2-5 |
| Micah Peavy | 22 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Karlo Matkovic | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 110 | 39 | 27 | 44-88 | 10-26 |
| HOU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 41 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 11-21 | 7-13 |
| Amen Thompson | 40 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 10-14 | 0-1 |
| Kevin Durant | 36 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 5-18 | 1-8 |
| Alperen Sengun | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9-15 | 0-0 |
| Steven Adams | 27 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Reed Sheppard | 18 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4-9 | 3-7 |
| Josh Okogie | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 16 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Jae'Sean Tate | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| JD Davison | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 119 | 47 | 22 | 45-90 | 13-36 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOP | 44-88 | 50% | 10-27 37% |
| HOU | 45-90 | 50% | 13-36 36% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 2 heaves from beyond half court are left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
NOP offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · HOU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
HOU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · NOP defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NOPHOUExpected pace: about 102 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
NOPHOUCrew chiefDerrick Collins · also working J.B. DeRosa, Nate Green
Counts per game across his last 58 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 36.1 | 24.3 | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Saddiq Bey | 31.8 | 16.3 | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| Zion Williamson | 29.1 | 23.7 | 5.9 | 3.3 |
| Derik Queen | 26.9 | 11.8 | 9.3 | 4.9 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 26.4 | 12.5 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Bryce McGowens | 24.0 | 7.1 | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Jordan Poole | 23.3 | 13.3 | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| Jose Alvarado | 20.6 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 37.5 | 20.1 | 8.3 | 4.8 |
| Kevin Durant | 37.2 | 28.0 | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 35.1 | 14.5 | 6.9 | 1.5 |
| Alperen Sengun | 30.1 | 17.0 | 8.5 | 4.7 |
| Reed Sheppard | 24.8 | 12.7 | 1.6 | 3.1 |
| Steven Adams | 24.5 | 5.2 | 8.5 | 1.4 |
| Tari Eason | 24.3 | 12.5 | 6.8 | 1.5 |
| Josh Okogie | 16.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 |
NOP offenseper gameHOU defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
NOP offense vs HOU defenseHOU offense vs NOP defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
NOPForAgainst49% of NOP's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
HOUForAgainst50% of HOU's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NOP 1series9 HOU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | HOU 134 | NOP 102 | HOU+32 | +32 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | NOP 105 | HOU 107 | HOU+2 | +2 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | NOP 110 | HOU 119 | HOU+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | HOU 128 | NOP 133 | NOP+5 | +5 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | HOU 130 | NOP 128 | HOU+2 | +2 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | NOP 117 | HOU 146 | HOU+29 | +29 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | HOU 109 | NOP 97 | HOU+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | HOU 128 | NOP 111 | HOU+17 | +17 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | NOP 113 | HOU 133 | HOU+20 | +20 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | NOP 98 | HOU 118 | HOU+20 | +20 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
