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Pelicans Match Franchise's Biggest Comeback, Down Rockets in OT
Saddiq Bey scored a season-high 29 points, powering the Pelicans’ comeback from 25 points down, securing their third straight win with key late free throws in overtime.
- On Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans erased a 25-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 133-128 in overtime, with Saddiq Bey scoring a season-high 29 including the game-sealing free throws.
- After trailing by as many as 25, rookie Derik Queen's jumper sparked an 11-0 run, and the Pelicans outscored Houston 36-20 in the fourth quarter behind Bey and Trey Murphy III.
- Kevin Durant paced Houston with 32 points, Alperen Sengun had 28 but missed the final shot, while Jordan Poole’s two overtime free throws put New Orleans up 131-128 and Trey Murphy III scored 27 with Herb Jones adding 18 points and eight steals.
- The Pelicans extended their win streak to three after winning just three of their first 25 games and will host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
- The game has been labeled one of Houston Rockets' worst losses this season after they made just 10 of their 32 three-pointers and Jabari Smith Jr. shot 5-18 with four turnovers.
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NBA: Pelicans match franchise's biggest comeback, down Rockets in OT
Saddiq Bey scored 29 points, Trey Murphy III added 27 and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a franchise-record-tying comeback to beat the visiting Houston Rockets 133-128 in overtime on Thursday.
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Bey has season-high 29 points to lead Pelicans' 25-point comeback in a 133-128 OT win over Houston
Saddiq Bey scored 21 of his season-high 29 points after halftime, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 25-point, third-quarter deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 133-128 in overtime.
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Pelicans match franchise best rally in overtime win over Rockets
Saddiq Bey scored 29 points, including six points in overtime, and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds remaining as New Orleans rallied from down 25 to earn a 133-128 OT victory at home Thursday night. Pelicans match franchise best rally in overtime win over Rockets
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left, 46% Center
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