Pelicans hang on for win over Rockets
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NEW ORLEANS - Anthony Davis had 24 points, 13 rebounds and three blocked shots, Tyreke Evans stole Trevor Ariza's inbound pass in the final seconds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for a 110-108 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Watch the game-sealing play for the #Pelicans. Great effort by @AntDavis23 and @TyrekeEvans pic.twitter.com/pdvTm1CVwl
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 27, 2015
Eric Gordon scored 26 for the Pelicans, hitting six 3-pointers as New Orleans shot 13 of 24 from long range. Ryan Anderson scored 16 for the Pelicans, while Evans finished with 11 points and 13 assists.
James Harden scored 25 points for Houston. His final basket was a 3 that tied it at 108 with 2:27 left
Ariza and Patrick Beverley each had 16 points for Houston.
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