Pelicans Blast Rockets Early, Hold On Late For WinThe New Orleans Pelicans raced out to 45 first-quarter points but hold to hold on late for a 119-108 win over the Houston Rockets.Sports Illustrated New Orleans Pelicans News, Analysis, and More|Share on FacebookShare on XAdd us as a preferred sourceLoading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsPublished Jan 5, 2023SPORTS ILLUSTRATED NEW ORLEANS PELICANS NEWS, ANALYSIS, AND MOREShare on FacebookShare on XHome/Video
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