Rockets take over after halftime in a 109-97 road victory over Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Amen Thompson had 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Houston Rockets had a dominating second half to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 109-97 on Thursday night to open a home-and-home set. Alperen Sengun added 22 points, eight assists and three steals, and Tari Eason scored 21 points as the Rockets snapped a three-game losing streak. They had lost their last eight road games. Trey Murphy III scored 26 points to lead the Pelicans. Zion Williamson had 20 points and 10 rebounds. Thompson had 12 points in the second half, including a dunk to cap the Rockets' opening spurt right out of the break that put them ahead for the first time — and for the rest of the game.

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