The Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105, despite a late rally from the Pelicans to secure a win. Kevin Durant scored a team-high 32 points, Amen Thompson contributed 23 points and eight assists, while Dejounte Murray scored a season-high 35 points. The Pelicans had led by 11 points in the game, but Houston managed to turn that into a victory. Despite a strong performance from Murray and Zion Williamson, the Pelicans failed to capitalise on their lead. The win was clinched for the Houston Rockets, who played without All-Star center Alperen Sengun.