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WarriorsNew Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets: Jan 18, 2026
Pelicans vs Rockets final: the Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-110 on January 18, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 30 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 110 |
| Rockets | 32 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 119 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 21 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 6 REB Zion Williamson
- 5 AST Derik Queen
Rockets
- 32 PTS Jabari Smith Jr.
- 10 REB Steven Adams
- 8 AST Kevin Durant
Pelicans vs Rockets Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen C | 26 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-12 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -33 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Zion Williamson F | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9-17 | 0-0 | 2-3 | -17 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 29 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 4-4 | -22 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 35 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7-15 | 3-8 | 4-4 | -16 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Micah Peavy G | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Yves Missi C | 30 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Jordan Poole G | 25 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 2-5 | 1-3 | -1 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-2 | 1-1 | +7 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams C | 27 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +10 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 32 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9-15 | 0-0 | 3-5 | +8 |
| Kevin Durant F | 36 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-18 | 1-8 | 7-8 | +3 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 41 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11-21 | 7-13 | 3-4 | +17 |
| Amen Thompson G | 40 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10-14 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +21 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Josh Okogie G | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-9 | 3-7 | 0-0 | -14 |
| JD Davison G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 1-1 | +6 |
Pelicans vs Rockets Recap
The Rockets beat the Pelicans 119-110 by outscoring them 32-24 in the second quarter. Houston improved to 25-15, while New Orleans fell to 10-35.
That quarter turned a 2-point lead after Q1 into a 10-point lead at halftime, with the Rockets ahead 64-54. New Orleans won the third quarter 26-23 and cut the gap to 7 at 87-80. Houston held on in the fourth, winning it 32-30, and finished with 47 rebounds to the Pelicans' 39.
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 32 for Houston, while Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 21. Houston shot 45 of 90 from the field and 13 of 36 from three. The Pelicans were 44 of 88 overall and 10 of 26 from deep. Houston also made 16 of 22 free throws to New Orleans' 12 of 15.
The number to know: 13 three-pointers. Houston made 3 more than New Orleans, which accounts for most of the 9-point margin.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 44-88 | Field Goals | 45-90 |
| 50.0% | FG % | 50.0% |
| 10-26 | 3-Pointers | 13-36 |
| 38.5% | 3P % | 36.1% |
| 12-15 | Free Throws | 16-22 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 72.7% |
| 39 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 27 | Assists | 22 |
| 10 | Steals | 9 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 16 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Biggest Lead | 19 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 55.7% | 12.1% | 25.0% | 0.136 |
 Rockets | 57.2% | 13.1% | 37.0% | 0.178 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, January 18, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Pacers 119-127 Jan 16, 2026
- W vs Nets 116-113 Jan 14, 2026
- L vs Nuggets 116-122 Jan 13, 2026
- L @ Magic 118-128 Jan 11, 2026
- W @ Wizards 128-107 Jan 9, 2026
Rockets last 5
- W vs Timberwolves 110-105 Jan 16, 2026
- L vs Thunder 91-111 Jan 15, 2026
- W vs Bulls 119-113 Jan 13, 2026
- L @ Kings 98-111 Jan 11, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 105-111 Jan 9, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 29, 2026 Rockets @ Pelicans 134-102
- Mar 13, 2026 Pelicans @ Rockets 105-107
- Dec 18, 2025 Rockets @ Pelicans 128-133
More NBA Games on Jan 18, 2026
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2109
Memphis Grizzlies3-0126Top: Morant 24 PTS, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3102
Chicago Bulls1-2124Top: White 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1110
Denver Nuggets1-187Top: Miller 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0117
Sacramento Kings0-3110Top: Avdija 30 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-193
Los Angeles Lakers3-0110Top: Ayton 25 PTS, 13 REBBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26.
Pelicans vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Rockets on Jan 18, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-110 on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 32 points.
What are the Pelicans and Rockets records?
After this game the Pelicans were 10-35 and the Rockets were 25-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Rockets?
Trey Murphy III scored 21 for the Pelicans. Jabari Smith Jr. scored 32 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Rockets season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Rockets game?
The Rockets beat the Pelicans 134-102 on Mar 29, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Rockets?
Pelicans-Rockets: Q1 30-32, Q2 24-32, Q3 26-23, Q4 30-32.
What is next for the Pelicans and Rockets?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET.