The Pelicans defeated the Rockets, 120-107. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 33 points and a career-high tying 12 assists, while Jaxson Hayes added 21 points and seven rebounds in the victory. Jalen Green tallied 18 points, three rebounds and four assists for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Pelicans improve to 21-32 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 15-38.