Rockets Defeat Pelicans to Move Up West Standings

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The Houston Rockets defeated their rivals in overtime with an improbable score of **32 points** by Kevin Durant and secured the game after New Orleans collapsed late to move into third place in the Western Conference on Friday night. The victory was driven largely behind Dejounte Murray, who led Pelicans' comeback attempt before a dramatic 18-footer from seven-point range at the buzzer ended their hopes of advancing further up West standings amid concerns about Durant's recent form following an earlier season-low performance by him in Houston against them on Thursday night.

Key Points

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The Houston Rockets defeated their rivals in overtime with Kevin Durant hitting an go-ahead shot to secure the victory.
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Kevin Durant scored his team-high of 32 points, while Amen Thompson flirted toward a triple-double performance for Houston.
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Behind Dejounte Murray's efforts (14-7), New Orleans mounted late rallies but ultimately collapsed in overtime against Rockets' defense.

Developments

[Mar 05, Mar] Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead shot with seconds left to lead the Houston Rockets past their rivals by one point (Bluewin.ch).

[Apr 14, Apr] - Note: Date discrepancy in source text The game ended on Friday night as Kevin Durant scored his team-high of points and Amen Thompson flirted with a triple-double for the Rockets (Bluewin.ch).

[Mar 14, Mar] Kevin Durant hit an go-ahead shot to lead Houston past their rivals by one point in overtime.

Pelicansi dobro namučili Rocketse, a Karlo Matković odigrao utakmicu bez greške

Telegram.hr Telesport 1d ago

Capela und die Rockets gewinnen knapp

Bluewin.ch 1d ago

Durant donne la victoire aux Rockets

Bluewin.ch 1d ago

NBA: Rockets escape Pelicans to move into 3rd in West

Inquirer 1d ago

The Houston Rocket defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105, with Kevin Durant scoring a game-winning shot and finishing with 24 points. The victory moved the team up one spot for third place on their five-game homestand against Amen Thompson's contributions of 38 total offensive stats (points/assists/rebounds).

NBA: Rockets steal win after Pelicans' late collapse

Feeds.feedburner.com 1d ago

The New Orleans Pelicians rallied from an early deficit and took a two-possession advantage late as Dejounte Murray scored season-highs on his return to action. However, Kevin Durant's clutch scoring combined with critical turnovers by Zion Williamson allowed the Houston Rockets to steal victory in overtime or close quarters (text says 107-105 win after Pelicans' rally).