Brooks has 27 points to lead Houston Rockets to 146-117 win over New Orleans Pelicans

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Houston, Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Houston, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)


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HOUSTON — Dillon Brooks had 27 points, Alperen Sengun and Aaron Holiday added 20 each and the Houston Rockets sailed to a 146-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Houston never trailed in its second straight victory over the Pelicans after getting a 109-97 win in New Orleans on Thursday night. Zion Williamson scored 20 for the Pelicans and Jose Alvarado had 17 off the bench. Houston's Amen Thompson was a rebound shy of a triple-double with 15 points and 11 assists when he was injured with less than six minutes left. The Rockets improved to 7-2 in games where Brooks scores at least 20 points.

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