Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Pelicans
34-13, 16-7 Away
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34-13, 16-7 Away
27-21, 14-9 Home
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27-21, 14-9 Home
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Pat Fraher
Referee:John Goble
Referee:Kevin Scott
HOU @ NO Videos
Davis goes All Star on the Rockets
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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