Houston Rockets 134, New Orleans Pelicans 102
NBA · 2026-03-29 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated New Orleans Pelicans 134–102 on 2026-03-29 in NBA play, a 32-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:07 swung win probability 37% → 2%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 29 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 134 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 29 | 18 | 33 | 22 | 102 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:07 swung win probability 37% → 2%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q2 18-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 6:07 (win probability 37% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 48.3% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 22-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q1 0:43 | 77% → 50% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q2 10:40 | 61% → 27% |
| Houston Rockets | 15–0 | Q2 6:07 | 37% → 2% |