Rockets @ Pelicans Takeaways
Chrissy Smith • December 19, 2025
Team Stats
(Rockets @ Pelicans)
Final Score: 128-133 (OT)
Rebounds: 58-41
Assists: 30-27
Blocks: 8-7
Steals: 6-15
Turnovers: 18-12
Stat Leaders
(Rockets/Pelicans)
Scoring Leaders: Kevin Durant, 32; Saddiq Bey, 29
Rebound Leaders: Jabari Smith, 12; Derik Queen, 12
Assist Leaders: Alperen Şengün, 8; Jose Alvarado, 6
My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey
Takeaways
- Ahhhh oh my gosh there is so much to talk about from this game!
- The Pelicans were down 25 points in the third quarter and rallied back to force overtime and end up winning.
- James Borrego pulled off a masterclass in the second half of this game because in the first half, the team looked lost.
- Herb Jones was terrible offensively in the first half and absolutely amazing defensively in the second half.
- Saddiq Bey was incredible tonight on the offensive front; he didn't shy away from hitting the big shots.
- Zion Williamson did not play the fourth quarter or overtime.
- The Pels are on a three-game win streak.
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Team Stats (Jazz @ Pelicans) Final Score: 113-120 (OT) Rebounds: 49-48 Assists: 24-23 Blocks: 7-6 Steals: 8-9 Turnovers: 20-17 Stat Leaders (Jazz/Pelicans) Scoring Leaders: Keyonte George, 39; Zion Williamson, 23 Rebound Leaders: Lauri Markkanen, Mo Bamba, 10; Derik Queen, 9 Assist Leaders: Keyonte George, 9; Derik Queen, 6 My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey Chrissy's Takeaways: * This was the second game in a row that went into overtime for the New Orleans Pelicans have and somehow they managed to win both games. * Saddiq Bey was the Player of the Game because he really took over in overtime to solidify the win. He also scored 22 points in 29 minutes of play. * Free throw shooting was huge for the Pels as they shot 90% from the charity stripe. Zion went 11-13 and Dejounte Murray was perfect going 11-11. * Trey Murphy III was out because of tendinitis in both his legs. Murray was back starting in the lineup . Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.
