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.
Two free throws by Bryce McGowens tied the game at 128-128 with 21.9 seconds left. However, Houston guard Aaron Holiday hit a 12-foot floater to provide the final margin with 1.8 seconds on the clock.
The Pelicans had eight players score in double figures, with Jeremiah Fears leading the team with 20 points in 22 minutes.
A 33-foot turnaround jumper by Fears missed the mark as the final buzzer sounded.
Author's summary: Rockets edge Pelicans 130-128 in preseason.