Lakers132
Nets109
Magic69
Thunder83
76ers42
KingsNew Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets: Mar 13, 2026
Pelicans vs Rockets final: the Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105 on March 13, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 24 | 25 | 23 | 33 | 105 |
| Rockets | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 107 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 35 PTS Dejounte Murray
- 9 REB Herbert Jones
- 7 AST Trey Murphy III
Rockets
- 32 PTS Kevin Durant
- 12 REB Amen Thompson
- 8 AST Amen Thompson
Pelicans vs Rockets Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III F | 36 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5-15 | 3-8 | 1-2 | +7 |
| Dejounte Murray G | 30 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14-18 | 4-5 | 3-5 | +19 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 30 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-11 | 0-4 | 1-1 | -15 |
| Zion Williamson F | 34 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7-10 | 0-0 | 7-9 | -3 |
| Herbert Jones F | 35 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2-12 | 1-7 | 3-5 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Derik Queen C | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 13 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Yves Missi C | 25 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +1 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 26 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 38 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6-16 | 3-10 | 1-1 | +4 |
| Kevin Durant F | 39 | 32 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13-24 | 3-7 | 3-4 | -1 |
| Tari Eason F | 19 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2-11 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Amen Thompson G | 40 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7-15 | 2-3 | 7-8 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Reed Sheppard G | 32 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-14 | 5-11 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Josh Okogie G | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Clint Capela C | 21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -5 |
| Jeff Green F | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
Pelicans vs Rockets Recap
The Rockets beat the Pelicans by holding off a 33-point fourth quarter from New Orleans. Houston improved to 41-25, while the Pelicans fell to 22-46.
After a 28-24 first quarter, Houston kept adding to its lead in the second, 29-25. The Rockets led 57-49 at halftime and 80-72 after three quarters. They also won the rebounding, 52 to 48, and committed 12 turnovers to New Orleans' 13.
Kevin Durant scored 32 points for Houston, while Dejounte Murray answered with 35 for New Orleans. Amen Thompson added 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the Rockets, and Herbert Jones led the Pelicans with 9 rebounds. Houston made 40 of 94 from the field and collected 25 assists to 19 for the Pelicans.
The number to know: 25 assists. Houston moved the ball better than New Orleans, and that decided a two-point game.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 37-84 | Field Goals | 40-94 |
| 44.0% | FG % | 42.6% |
| 13-32 | 3-Pointers | 14-41 |
| 40.6% | 3P % | 34.1% |
| 18-26 | Free Throws | 13-17 |
| 69.2% | FT % | 76.5% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 15 | Off. Rebounds | 18 |
| 19 | Assists | 25 |
| 7 | Steals | 8 |
| 6 | Blocks | 8 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 19 | Fouls | 21 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 51.8% | 12.0% | 30.6% | 0.214 |
 Rockets | 50.0% | 10.6% | 35.3% | 0.138 |
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
- Friday, March 13, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 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
- W vs Raptors 122-111 Mar 11, 2026
- W vs Wizards 138-118 Mar 8, 2026
- L @ Suns 116-118 Mar 6, 2026
- W @ Kings 133-123 Mar 5, 2026
- L @ Lakers 101-110 Mar 3, 2026
Rockets last 5
- L @ Nuggets 93-129 Mar 11, 2026
- W vs Raptors 113-99 Mar 10, 2026
- L @ Spurs 120-145 Mar 8, 2026
- W vs Trail Blazers 106-99 Mar 6, 2026
- L vs Warriors 113-115 Mar 5, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 29, 2026 Rockets @ Pelicans 134-102
- Jan 18, 2026 Pelicans @ Rockets 110-119
- Dec 18, 2025 Rockets @ Pelicans 128-133
More NBA Games on Mar 13, 2026
- Final
Memphis Grizzlies2-0110
Detroit Pistons2-0126Top: Duren 30 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-2101
Indiana Pacers2-192Top: Brunson 29 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1138
Dallas Mavericks1-2105Top: Mobley 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1115
Toronto Raptors2-0122Top: Ingram 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2114
Portland Trail Blazers2-0124Top: Sensabaugh 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0127
Golden State Warriors0-3117Top: Edwards 42 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2108
Los Angeles Clippers1-1119Top: Leonard 28 PTSBox 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 Mar 13, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105 on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 32 points.
What are the Pelicans and Rockets records?
After this game the Pelicans were 22-46 and the Rockets were 41-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Rockets?
Dejounte Murray scored 35 for the Pelicans. Kevin Durant 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 24-28, Q2 25-29, Q3 23-23, Q4 33-27.
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.