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New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets Recap - Rockets Win 118-108

Houston earned a 118-108 victory over New Orleans on Sunday, getting 23 points from Christian Wood at Toyota Center.

Houston was an underdog by +2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 222.0.

Houston got 23 points from Eric Gordon and another 13 points from Garrison Mathews. Jae'Sean Tate contributed 7 assists, while Christian Wood cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

The Pelicans got a 40-point performance from Brandon Ingram, who was supported by 17 points from Jonas Valanciunas. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 5 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Willy Hernangomez grabbed 14 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 57-49 at the break.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-40.

Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nets. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Denver.