Liftoff! Rockets beat Pelicans in preseason

The Pelicans hosted the Rockets in the preseason, and the Rockets turned the tables on the Pelicans, winning 130-128. KD scored 15 points and 4 rebounds, Amen Thompson added 21 points and 5 rebounds, Jabari Smith Jr scored 26 points and 5 rebounds, Sengun scored 8 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, and Tari Eason scored 20 points and 2 rebounds. For the Pelicans, Fears scored 20 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Williamson scored 13 points with 4 rebounds, Jordan Poole scored 10 points with 3 assists and Bey scored 16 points with 5 rebounds.