A little home cooking against an opponent sitting in the Western Conference cellar got the team back in the win column.
The New Orleans Pelicans, who not only lost both their games on the last road trip but also Zion Williamson to a hamstring injury, played extremely well for the first three quarters before settling for the 119-108 victory against the Houston Rockets.
Wednesday’s win improved the Pelicans home record to 17-4, a start never previously achieved in franchise history.
After New Orleans jumped out to a 9-1 start, the better team was quickly evident; however, it was how they finished the first 12 minutes that stood out most.