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Exactly one month ago, the New Orleans Pelicans climbed out of a 25-point hole to stun the Houston Rockets in overtime. It was the best win in what has been a frustrating season for the Pelicans. There was no such magic this time around. The Pelicans didn’t have enough for the Houston Rockets Sunday, falling 119-110 at Toyota Center.
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Durant moves past his ‘idol,’ Dirk Nowitzki, into 6th place on the NBA’s career scoring list
Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, passing his friend and idol Dirk Nowitzki.
The Houston Rockets, favored by 13 points, host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, January 18, 2026. After a shooting slump, the Rockets found their rhythm from beyond the arc. The Pelicans, despite health concerns,
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Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-110 Sunday night.