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.
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.
Amen 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.
Led 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.
Rockets 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.