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LakersHouston Rockets @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 29, 2026
Rockets vs Pelicans final: the Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 134-102 on March 29, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 29 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 134 |
| Pelicans | 29 | 18 | 33 | 22 | 102 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 36 PTS Alperen Sengun
- 14 REB Clint Capela
- 7 AST Alperen Sengun
Pelicans
- 19 PTS Dejounte Murray
- 7 REB Saddiq Bey
- 6 AST Dejounte Murray
Rockets vs Pelicans Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant F | 28 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-16 | 1-7 | 5-5 | +1 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 31 | 36 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12-23 | 5-7 | 7-8 | +26 |
| Amen Thompson G | 34 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 0-1 | 4-6 | +32 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-6 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 33 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7-15 | 4-9 | 2-2 | +16 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Aaron Holiday G | 25 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +41 |
| Isaiah Crawford F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Clint Capela C | 16 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Tari Eason F | 22 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Jeff Green F | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +27 |
| Josh Okogie G | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray G | 28 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8-14 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Herbert Jones F | 29 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-10 | 2-6 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Yves Missi C | 31 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 4-8 | -5 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 31 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7-13 | 4-6 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Zion Williamson F | 25 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 6-8 | -11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Derik Queen C | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-12 | 1-3 | 2-4 | -35 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Kevon Looney F | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Micah Peavy G | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 22 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4-14 | 1-4 | 3-4 | -26 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -25 |
| Jordan Poole G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -16 |
Rockets vs Pelicans Recap
The Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans after a 39-18 second quarter that turned a tied game into a 21-point lead. Houston improved to 45-29, while New Orleans fell to 25-51.
The first quarter ended 29-29. Houston then outscored New Orleans 39-18 in the second, and the Rockets led 68-47 at halftime. After three quarters it was Rockets 101-80, and the Rockets outscored the Pelicans 33-22 in the fourth. Houston also won the rebounding 59 to 36 and committed 6 turnovers to New Orleans' 10.
Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 36 points and 7 assists, while Dejounte Murray topped New Orleans with 19 points and 6 assists. Clint Capela added 14 rebounds for Houston, and Saddiq Bey's 7 led the Pelicans. The Rockets made 49 of 105 shots, against 37 of 86 for the Pelicans.
The number to know: 33 assists. Houston's passing produced 49 made field goals, and New Orleans managed only 19 assists.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 49-105 | Field Goals | 37-86 |
| 46.7% | FG % | 43.0% |
| 18-44 | 3-Pointers | 9-29 |
| 40.9% | 3P % | 31.0% |
| 18-21 | Free Throws | 19-28 |
| 85.7% | FT % | 67.9% |
| 59 | Rebounds | 36 |
| 22 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 33 | Assists | 19 |
| 9 | Steals | 4 |
| 8 | Blocks | 9 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 17 | Fouls | 18 |
| 33 | Biggest Lead | 6 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 55.2% | 5.0% | 44.0% | 0.171 |
 Pelicans | 48.3% | 9.2% | 17.8% | 0.221 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, March 29, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- W @ Grizzlies 119-109 Mar 27, 2026
- L @ Timberwolves 108-110 Mar 25, 2026
- L @ Bulls 124-132 Mar 23, 2026
- W vs Heat 123-122 Mar 21, 2026
- W vs Hawks 117-95 Mar 20, 2026
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Raptors 106-119 Mar 27, 2026
- L @ Pistons 108-129 Mar 26, 2026
- L @ Knicks 116-121 Mar 24, 2026
- L vs Cavaliers 106-111 Mar 21, 2026
- W vs Clippers 105-99 Mar 19, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 13, 2026 Pelicans @ Rockets 105-107
- Jan 18, 2026 Pelicans @ Rockets 110-119
- Dec 18, 2025 Rockets @ Pelicans 128-133
More NBA Games on Mar 29, 2026
- Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2127
Milwaukee Bucks1-3113Top: Jr. 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4118
Indiana Pacers2-2135Top: Herro 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-288
Portland Trail Blazers3-0123Top: Camara 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1114
Charlotte Hornets3-199Top: Tatum 32 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-287
Toronto Raptors2-1139Top: Barrett 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-499
Brooklyn Nets0-4116Top: Carter 20 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3100
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0111Top: Brunson 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2116Top: Jokić 25 PTS, 15 REB, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Rockets vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Pelicans on Mar 29, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 134-102 on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 36 points.
What are the Rockets and Pelicans records?
After this game the Rockets were 45-29 and the Pelicans were 25-51 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Pelicans?
Alperen Sengun scored 36 for the Rockets. Dejounte Murray scored 19 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Rockets vs Pelicans season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Pelicans game?
The Rockets beat the Pelicans 107-105 on Mar 13, 2026 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Pelicans?
Rockets-Pelicans: Q1 29-29, Q2 39-18, Q3 33-33, Q4 33-22.
What is next for the Rockets and Pelicans?
Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.