Pelicans Soar Past Rockets With Big Third Quarter

Jaxson Hayes #10 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston.

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The Pelicans were dominant in the third quarter of their 120-107 win over the Rockets in Houston. The Pelicans outscored Houston 38-23 in the third after trailing by 11 in the quarter. Brandon Ingram poured in 33 points and had 12 assists, while Jaxson Hayes chipped in with 21 points. The Pelicans have won their last three games. Christian Wood finished with 22 points for the Rockets, who have lost six of their last seven.