The Houston Rockets (30 - 31) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (23 - 36) 100 - 95 on Wednesday. Most would have anticipated a much higher - scoring game, but the shooting was dreadful between both teams. Houston actually had one of the worst shooting nights of the season in the NBA, as they went 3 - for - 34 from three - point range in the win. Both teams also shot under 70 percent from the free - throw line as well. The key for the Rockets was a 13 - 2 run to end the game that was led by James Harden. Another key was the rebounding, as they snatched down 51 rebounds to the Pelicans 43 boards. New Orleans got back Anthony Davis after a two - game absence, but it didn’t help much. Davis finished the game with just 12 points and eight rebounds, while going just 5 - for - 13 from the field. Norris Cole led the team with 21 points and also added four rebounds and eight assists in a great performance. Six players scored in double - digits for the Pelicans, but the other four players combined for just four points. On deck for New Orleans is a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. James Harden wasn’t going to let his team lose tonight and he put it all on the line. Harden accumulated 39 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and four steals in an MVP-type performance. Patrick Beverley also played with a chip on his shoulder, as he tallied 15 points and nine rebounds in the victory. The only other player in double figures was Dwight Howard, as he totaled 16 points, nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks in the win. Houston wo n't play again until Saturday, when they take on the reeling Chicago Bulls.
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