The Rockets defeated the Pelicans, 106-104. Alperen Sengun led the way for the Rockets with a career-high 37 points, along with 11 rebounds and six assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 26 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Zion Williamson tallied 28 points and eight rebounds for the Pelicans in the losing effort. The Rockets improve to 15-12 on the season, while the Pelicans fall to 17-13.