This is a slightly odd game to talk about for several reasons.
One, I’m not recapping a loss. This is a relief, after the Rockets run of wins. There have been too many loss recaps in my NBA life over the past few seasons. That’s really all that needs to be said about that. It’s great that this Rockets team defends all the time, fights hard, and seems to believe they can win, even on an off night.
Two, there was a late Rockets comeback, and some exciting late game scoring and defense.
Three, this inaugural in-season tournament contest with the New Orleans Pelicans had a every chance of being a great game.