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Zion Williamson's Injury Status For Pelicans vs Rockets
Houston Rockets are simply too much for New Orleans Pelicans with a 74-point first half
After escaping a fierce fourth-quarter comeback in Louisiana on Thursday, the Houston Rockets' rematch with the New Orleans Pelicans was never in doubt for the home side. Houston won 146-117, never trailing and outscoring the Pelicans in every quarter.
Pelicans struggle in first half, allow season-high in points in loss to Houston Rockets
The Pelicans scored just 38 points combined in the second half, shooting below 40% for the game. Pelicans star Zion Williamson started the game slow after not getting the benefit
The New Orleans Pelicans didn’t have Zion Williamson the first two times they played the Houston Rockets this season.
The Houston Rockets could look to make a big splash on the trade market this offseason. Bleacher Report writer Zach Buckley suggests that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson could be an option for the team.
The Rockets (37-25) need to win to end a three-game losing streak, but the Pelicans have won four of five with Zion Williamson in the lineup.
Zion Williamson gets heated with ref
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Zion Williamson gets heated with ref after missed call: ‘Sick of that s–t’
Zion Williamson sends profane message to ref after missed foul call
Zion Williamson sent a profane message to a referee after a missed foul call during Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets.
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The Miami Heat to pursue Zion Williamson this summer?
In a rematch of Thursday’s victory in New Orleans, the Rockets will welcome Zion Williamson and the Pelicans to Houston on Saturday night.
Dillon Brooks had 27 points, Alperen Sengun and Aaron Holiday added 20 each and the Houston Rockets sailed to a 146-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Rockets Wire on MSNRockets 146, Pelicans 117: Amen Thompson dominates but leaves early with ankle injuryAmen Thompson (+39 in 33 minutes) was dominant in Houston’s blowout win over New Orleans, but the second-year star left early after rolling his ankle.
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Rockets Wire on MSNPrediction and betting odds for March 8, New Orleans Pelicans at Houston RocketsLed by Alperen Sengun, the Rockets easily covered the spread in New Orleans. Thus, there’s a larger number (-7.5) for Saturday’s rematch in Houston.
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The Rookie Wire on MSNRockets' Ime Udoka: Reed Sheppard to miss at least 4 weeks with injuryRockets rookie Reed Sheppard is averaging 3.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 33.2% shooting from the field in 45 games.
Williamson closed Thursday's 109-97 loss to Houston with 20 points (5-15 FG, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes.
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