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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game to be played on January 21, 2026 on ESPN.
Jabari Smith Jr.'s career-high seven triples and stellar defense ignited the Rockets, securing a crucial home victory against the resilient Pelicans.
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Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110
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.
The Pelicans have gone 4-24 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is seventh in the NBA with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Yves Missi averaging 2.9.
The Chicago Bulls have been linked to a former 2024 first-round pick with the trade deadline only a few weeks away.
Trey Murphy III scored 34 points, Saddiq Bey made a 3-pointer, converted an offensive rebound into a dunk and hit two free throws in the final 1:04, and the New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113.
James Borrego's Pelicans are giving Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen room to grown but it's not a winning recipe for Zion Williamson.
Friday, Jan. 16, 7:00 p.m. EST, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, Gulf Coast Sports