Nearing the end of one of the worst 3-point shooting performances in NBA history, the Houston Rockets tried again.
Trevor Ariza bothered the New Orleans Pelicans with his defense. He beat them with his offense.
Jrue Holiday had his eyes locked on James Harden and found a way to hear — through the din of an exuberant crowd — the defensive instructions Tyreke Evans and Anthony Davis shouted to him.
James Harden scored 20 points and Houston had six in double figures as the Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 120-100 in a preseason game Monday at the Toyota Center.
James Harden was not happy after a poor performance in Houston’s embarrassing loss to Golden State in Game 3.