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New Orleans Pelicans 110, Houston Rockets 119: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Pelicans 110 to Houston Rockets 119, on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBASunday, January 18, 2026
DateJan 18, 2026
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
TVSpace City Home Network, GCSEN, Pelicans.com, NBA League Pass
Attendance18,055

Line score

Team1234T
New Orleans Pelicans30242630110
Houston Rockets32322332119

Top performers

New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 21
ReboundsZion Williamson · 6
AssistsDerik Queen · 5
RatingZion Williamson · 20 PTS, 6 REB
Houston Rockets
PointsJabari Smith Jr. · 32
ReboundsSteven Adams · 10
AssistsKevin Durant · 8
RatingJabari Smith Jr. · 32 PTS, 8 REB

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansHouston Rockets
Points per game
116.9
115.4
Points allowed per game
124.3
106.5
10-35Record25-15
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division
1-4Road record / home record6-1
LLLLWLast 5WWLLW
L4StreakW2

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansHouston Rockets
44-88FG45-90
Field Goal %
50
50
10-263PT13-36
Three Point %
38
36
12-15FT16-22
Free Throw %
80
73
Rebounds
39
47
Offensive Rebounds
10
17
Defensive Rebounds
29
30
Assists
27
22
Steals
10
9
Blocks
5
4
Turnovers
13
15
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
14
15
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out

Box score

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Zion Williamson30209-170-02-364211154-17
Saddiq Bey29113-71-34-442110040-22
Trey Murphy III35217-153-84-434211123-16
Derik Queen27157-121-30-045310040-33
Jeremiah Fears1021-50-20-032101122-10
Karlo Matkovic1852-21-10-030000031+8
Yves Missi30105-80-00-063012512+22
Jordan Poole25135-112-51-342200041-1
Micah Peavy2273-51-20-033020122+17
Jordan Hawkins1362-61-21-132230121+7
Team11044-8810-2612-15392713105102916

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kevin Durant36185-181-87-868310331+3
Jabari Smith Jr.413211-217-133-480101351+17
Steven Adams2752-30-01-2102100551+10
Alperen Sengun33219-150-03-584451265+8
Amen Thompson402010-140-10-086211260+21
Dorian Finney-Smith1683-51-21-130100121+6
Jae'Sean Tate800-00-00-000000000-2
Josh Okogie1741-31-31-211001102-1
JD Davison400-20-20-000010000-3
Reed Sheppard18114-93-70-031310031-14
Team11945-9013-3616-2247221594173012

Recent form

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
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

Season series

Series tied 1-1
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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets won, 119-110, on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

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

New Orleans Pelicans 110, Houston Rockets 119.

Who were the top performers?

New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (21 points). Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr. (32 points).

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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