They accomplished what they could not several days ago.
The New Orleans Pelicans finished on top of the Houston Rockets, winning 117-107 in a game that, thankfully, lacked drama down the stretch.
The Pelicans nearly led wire to wire, grabbing the lead for good early in the first quarter, on the strength of exhibiting good fundamentals and smart basketball throughout.
Although Jalen Green was unstoppable, going off for 40 points, only Kevin Porter Jr. was able to find any success for the Rockets in the half court. That’s not how this Houston team prefers to operate.