NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Pelicans might present a big problem for the Houston Rockets.
Actually, it's two big problems, both of whom were planning to head to another All-Star Game.
Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins give a lot of teams trouble. But the Pelicans' potent big duo is particularly problematic for a Rockets squad built to play fast and fire away from the perimeter.
That was evident during the Pelicans' 115-113 win over the Rockets on Friday night.
Cousins turned in a dominant performance despite early foul trouble, recording his second triple-double in a span of three games with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.