The New Orleans Pelicans didn’t have Zion Williamson the first two times they played the Houston Rockets this season.
Amen Thompson (+39 in 33 minutes) was dominant in Houston’s blowout win over New Orleans, but the second-year star left early after rolling his ankle.
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.
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.
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard will miss at least the next month with a fracture in his right thumb, head coach Ime Udoka said Saturday. The rookie's injury occurred in Houston's 109-97 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
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.