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Houston Rockets 130, New Orleans Pelicans 128: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets 130 to New Orleans Pelicans 128, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, AL. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets.

NBATuesday, October 14, 2025
DateOct 14, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueLegacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, AL
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
Attendance12,444

Line score

Team1234T
Houston Rockets26344228130
New Orleans Pelicans28312940128

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsJabari Smith Jr. · 26
ReboundsAlperen Sengun · 12
AssistsAlperen Sengun · 7
RatingJabari Smith Jr. · 26 PTS
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsJeremiah Fears · 20
ReboundsYves Missi · 10
AssistsJeremiah Fears · 4
RatingJeremiah Fears · 20 PTS, 6 REB

Team comparison

Houston RocketsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
115.4
116.9
Points allowed per game
106.5
124.3
3-0Record2-1
2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
3-2Home / road record3-4
WWLLWLast 5LLLLW
W2StreakL4

Team stats

Houston RocketsNew Orleans Pelicans
46-97FG47-101
Field Goal %
47
47
11-363PT9-38
Three Point %
31
24
27-30FT25-27
Free Throw %
90
93
Rebounds
50
46
Offensive Rebounds
16
14
Defensive Rebounds
34
32
Assists
26
21
Steals
9
11
Blocks
7
4
Turnovers
17
16
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
17
16
Technical Fouls
0
2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out
Marcus Smart G · Suspension
Suspension
New Orleans Pelicans
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Day-To-Day
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Day-To-Day
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day

Box score

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kevin Durant28156-130-33-442101041+13
Jabari Smith Jr.22267-164-108-851111054+23
Steven Adams2421-40-00-091011632+26
Alperen Sengun2783-80-12-2127621391+17
Amen Thompson24215-82-39-953300143+11
Jeff Green700-30-10-020000110-7
Tari Eason21209-150-42-310121012-1
Isaiah Crawford000-00-00-000000000+2
Clint Capela2163-30-00-061001246-23
Aaron Holiday1473-71-40-004000000-13
Josh Okogie2094-81-30-033010214-23
JD Davison1231-40-11-202110001-12
Reed Sheppard19134-83-62-232411121-3
Team13046-9711-3627-3050261797163425

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones24104-131-61-121010023-8
Zion Williamson23136-110-01-334140121-22
Trey Murphy III24115-101-50-041120042-20
Yves Missi22105-80-00-0100302463-7
Jordan Poole21103-102-62-223101026-11
Saddiq Bey25164-101-57-753001322+13
Karlo Matkovic931-21-10-021000110-1
Hunter Dickinson1642-30-00-041100222+8
Jose Alvarado1582-70-44-432210031-8
Micah Peavy1242-30-10-021100021+12
Bryce McGowens762-20-02-210100011+11
Jordan Hawkins19133-71-46-620210200+19
Jeremiah Fears22208-152-62-264320150+4
Team12847-1019-3825-27462116114143222

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · vs Golden State WarriorsW 115-108
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Season series

HOU wins series 3-1
Mar 29, 2026HOU 134, NO 102
Mar 13, 2026NO 105, HOU 107
Jan 18, 2026NO 110, HOU 119
Dec 18, 2025HOU 128, NO 133

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Houston Rockets won, 130-128, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

What was the final score of Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Houston Rockets 130, New Orleans Pelicans 128.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr. (26 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears (20 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, AL.

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