HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Inexperienced scored 34 factors to steer the Houston Rockets to a 133-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday evening.
Inexperienced scored a season-high 22 factors within the third quarter and shot 13 of twenty-two within the sport, together with 4 of 10 from past the arc. Inexperienced entered taking pictures 31.3% from lengthy vary this season.
Dillon Brooks scored 26 factors and Alperen Sengun added 23 factors and 9 rebounds because the Rockets improved to 11-3 at house.
Trey Murphy III scored 28 factors and Herb Jones had 20 for the Pelicans, who’ve misplaced 5 straight and fell to 1-14 on the street.
Takeaways
Pelicans: New Orleans entered Thursday permitting the second-most quick break factors within the NBA at 19.6 factors per sport, and the Rockets exploited that weak point, outscoring New Orleans 26-11 in factors transition. The Pelicans have been lacking C Daniel Theis (private causes), whereas Zion Williamson and José Alvarado remained sidelined with hamstring strains.
Rockets: When the Rockets are hitting their 3-pointers, they could be a troublesome crew to cope with. Houston now begins a three-game journey to Toronto, Charlotte and New Orleans, dealing with groups with a mixed report of 19-44.
Key second
After each groups scored 27 factors within the second quarter, the Rockets opened the second half on a 15-3 run, taking a 25-point lead that New Orleans by no means overcame.
Key statistic
Houston shot 7 of 10 from 3-point vary within the first quarter, tying probably the most 3s made in 1 / 4 this season. The Rockets completed the sport 17 of 39 from distance, for 43.6%.
To be continued
The Pelicans return to New Orleans for a five-game homestand that begins with the Knicks on Saturday evening, whereas Houston travels to Toronto on Sunday.
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