The Houston Rockets delivered a dominant performance, comfortably defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 134-102. Alperen Sengun was the undisputed star of the show, as the Rockets took a significant step towards securing a spot in the NBA playoffs.
From the opening half, the visitors completely controlled the court, establishing a commanding 21-point lead (47-68) by halftime and effectively sealing the victory early on. The second half saw no change in the game's dynamic, with the Rockets maintaining control and cruising to an easy road win.
Alperen Sengun was the standout performer for the winners, putting on an exceptional display. The Turkish center was unstoppable, finishing the game with an impressive 36 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists.
For the Pelicans, Dejounte Murray was among the few bright spots for his team, contributing 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists.