Photos: Pelicans drop game to Rockets, 106-104, at Smoothie King Center
The New Orleans Pelicans were outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter, losing to the Houston Rockets, 106-104, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023.
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) disrupts a shot by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28), causing him to miss, during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) scores against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) pushes Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10), drawing a technical foul, during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Referee CJ Washington (12) slips while holding back Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10), after Smith was pushed by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15), drawing a technical foul against the Pelicans, during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) wants a foul but New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) wants possession after the ball bounced out of bounds on a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Children place their hands over their hearts during the singing of the national anthem before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Santa dances to music during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) grabs a rebound against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) scores against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) saves the ball from going out of bounds, but steps on the sideline while doing it, turning the ball over to the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) and Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) smiles after sinking a three-point basket against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green yells instructions to his players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka calls a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) scores against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) fouls out during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)