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    HOU
    Houston RocketsRocketsHOU
    34-13, 16-7 Away
    113
    34-13, 16-7 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Rockets
    HOU
    		30232733113
    Pelicans
    NO
    		29372425115
    NO
    New Orleans PelicansPelicansNO
    27-21, 14-9 Home
    115
    27-21, 14-9 Home

    Houston Rockets @ New Orleans Pelicans

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    HOU
    HOU
    Season tied
    1-1
    NO
    NO
    130
    Game 1@ HOU
    Final
    123
    113
    Game 2@ NO
    Final
    115
    107
    Game 3@ NO
    Final
    101
    114
    Game 4@ HOU
    Final
    91

    Game Information

    New Orleans, LA

    Smoothie King Center

    Referee:Pat Fraher

    Referee:John Goble

    Referee:Kevin Scott

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    2026-27 Standings

    Western Conference
    SouthwestWLPCTGBSTRK
    Memphis101.000-W1
    New Orleans00.0000.5-
    Dallas00.0000.5-
    Houston00.0000.5-
    San Antonio00.0000.5-
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