Jalen Green and Rockets beat New Orleans 133-113 and send Pelicans to their 5th straight loss

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) controls the ball against New Orleans Pelicans center Trey Jemison III (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) controls the ball against New Orleans Pelicans center Trey Jemison III (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)


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HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 34 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 133-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Green had a season-high 22 points in the third quarter and shot 13 of 22 in the game, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc. Dillon Brooks scored 26 points, and Alperen Sengun added 23 points and nine rebounds as the Rockets improved to 11-3 at home. Trey Murphy III scored 28 points, and Herb Jones had 20 for the Pelicans, who have lost five straight and fell to 1-14 on the road.

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