Rockets 9, Pelicans 12: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
raise over the top. cash.
too tough from B.I. pic.twitter.com/ZGrtVfpAOJ – 8:48 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Z starts us off 💪
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📻 @995WRNO pic.twitter.com/yLekCcQg3v – 8:45 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
What’s louder than a Brandon Ingram fadeaway And-1?
When Eric Gordon is the player committing the foul. The crowd absolutely erupted. – 8:44 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets open posting up Alperen Sengun into a side pick-and-roll. A six-pass possession in their new emphasis on ball movement. But Smith missed the 3. – 8:41 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Pelicans had the day off yesterday. Let’s see if the rest gets them off to a good start tonight – 8:37 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Eric Gordon takes an L every time in New Orleans. That was some impressive boos raining down from fans during intros. – 8:36 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
bout that time 😄 pic.twitter.com/I1jCmxedY6 – 8:36 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Loads of pregame boos for Eric Gordon in New Orleans, as expected. He has, however, had reasons to enjoy his “homecomings” houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 8:36 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
This may shock you, but Eric Gordon got loud boos once again from the SKC crowd in starting lineup intros – 8:36 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Still no love for Eric Gordon in New Orleans. Booed. Loudly. – 8:35 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tari Eason wins tonight’s dunk contest. The judges (me) don’t even need to see the others. Slammed off a bounced alley-oop to himself with a 360 and an off-hand punch. And yes, the former LSU player has people here to see his first game in New Orleans. – 8:31 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:20 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting 🖐 in New Orleans!
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/47dAc9K1VJ – 8:08 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Gordon, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Pelicans: Ingram, Williamson, Valanciunas, Jones, McCollum. – 8:05 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Our five for Salute Our Troops Night!
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/7ZaKk7MqVh – 8:04 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Scoot showing love to Rockets fans on the road pic.twitter.com/kFkdt1sRiz – 7:59 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum moved much more effortlessly, just showed greater energy in his pregame workout. Also, seemingly nearly every shot dropped.
Let’s see if it translates. – 7:55 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
The @Larry Nance Jr jersey auction is now live, benefitting Elan Academy!
Bid here » https://t.co/2PuDDICVNm pic.twitter.com/pVhBwGFcZH – 7:51 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
It’s goin’ down in 45 minutes
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Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Expect for the Pelicans to look recharged against the Rockets.
“I think we’re all glad to be home for a little bit and kind of rejuvenate, refresh and be ready to go out and play another game.” — Willie Green in pregame. https://t.co/Evkrv91Ipy pic.twitter.com/ONB5mO9lAx – 7:32 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
ready to hoop. pic.twitter.com/ny10ZOqDw9 – 7:08 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
out here
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/CT6EgNhYTo – 7:08 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
LIVE: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:45 PM

Larry Nance Jr @Larrydn22
Tonight’s NOLA public school were benefiting is Élan Academy!
Link is now LIVE for how to bid on tonight’s GAMEWORN jersey! Let’s keep helping better our communities kids by bettering their educational experience 🙌🏽🙌🏽
auctions.neworleanssaints.com/iSynApp/auctio…* – 6:24 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Now is your chance! Head over to the #Pelicans app for your chance to win!
@SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/eA6xpPgjF0 – 6:14 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will finish the game with the most blocks?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:58 PM

Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
Soooooo Jaren Jackson Jr listed as “doubtful” on the injury report for tomm. With way these listings usually play out – would have to think real possibility his debut could be Tues night vs Pelicans. – 5:39 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Let’s catch up with @ErinESummers before tonight’s matchup v. Houston!
#Pelicans | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/RDY9bb4GLF – 5:09 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Saturday night hoops in NOLA!
7:30 PM Tip-Off
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Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
The Rockets hosted the 10th annual Dog Walk this morning at Hermann Park! 🐶
Benefitting the Hermann Park Conservancy, the morning was full of scenic views, adorable moments, and lots of treats.
Thank you to everyone who shared the morning with us!
🚀 Presented by @TitosVodka pic.twitter.com/x8iTusPhpT – 3:36 PM