Rockets Top Pelicans in Preseason Play
The New Orleans Pelicans fought back from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit but fell to the Houston Rockets 130-128 in a preseason game.
Eight New Orleans players scored in double figures. Rookie Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 20 points in 22 minutes.
The game was tied at 128-128 with 21.9 seconds left after two free throws by Bryce McGowens. However, Houston guard Aaron Holiday hit a 12-foot floater to provide the final margin with 1.8 seconds on the clock.
The Pelicans' last attempt, a 33-foot turnaround jumper by Jeremiah Fears, missed the mark as the final buzzer sounded.
Aaron Holiday took over on the Rockets' next possession and hit a 12-foot floater in the lane to provide the final margin.
- Pelicans had eight players score in double figures.
- Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 20 points in 22 minutes.
Author's summary: Rockets win 130-128 against Pelicans.
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