Rockets Edge Out Pelicans in Preseason Game
The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Houston Rockets 130-128 in a preseason game in Alabama.
Despite fighting back from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Pelicans were unable to secure a win. Bryce McGowens tied the game at 128-128 with 21.9 seconds left, but Aaron Holiday's 12-foot floater with 1.8 seconds remaining gave the Rockets the final margin.
- The Pelicans had eight players score in double figures.
- Jeremiah Fears led the team with 20 points in 22 minutes.
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Author's summary: Rockets win 130-128 against Pelicans.