Led by Alperen Sengun, the Rockets easily covered the spread in New Orleans. Thus, there’s a larger number (-7.5) for Saturday’s rematch in Houston.

The New Orleans Pelicans didn’t have Zion Williamson the first two times they played the Houston Rockets this season.

First on the court, then on the open mic. In a recent matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets, Zion Williamson showcased his dominance over Dillon Brooks, both through his gameplay and candid remarks caught on a hot mic.

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.

Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard is averaging 3.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 33.2% shooting from the field in 45 games.

Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 27 points, Aaron Holiday added 20 off the bench and Amen Thompson flirted with a triple-double as the Houston Rockets opened a six-game homestand with a 146-117 wire-to-wire victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

The New Orleans Pelicans return home on Sunday after an embarrassing road loss to Houston on Saturday night. They will face the Memphis Grizzlies at the Smoothi