The Houston Rockets have grown accustomed to falling short throughout the season. In Sunday night’s contest with the Pelicans, they fell once again in a 130-105 rout.
This Rockets team often struggles to contain one center. So it was no surprise when the Pelicans’ twin tower formation led their team to a blowout in the Smoothie King Arena.
Jonas Valanciunas went for 32 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaxson Hayes contributed 21 points and six rebounds. The two big men went a combined 18 for 26 from the field.
The moment that best encapsulated the game came when Valanciunas hit a flat-footed bank shot over Wood midway through the second quarter.