Willy Hernangomez set a single-quarter franchise record for offensive rebounds in Sunday’s first period with seven, a notable individual feat but also a bad omen for New Orleans – there were a boatload of missed shots for the Pelicans to grab.
New Orleans started poorly shooting-wise in Toyota Center, resulting in an early deficit it could never overcome against Houston, which won its sixth straight game.
IT WAS OVER WHEN…
New Orleans continued to be whistled for regular defensive fouls in the second half, preventing the visitors from making up much of the ground it needed to cover on the scoreboard.