The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Houston Rockets 130-128 in a preseason game in Alabama.
The Pelicans fought back from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with Bryce McGowens tying the game at 128-128 with 21.9 seconds left. However, Aaron Holiday of the Rockets hit a 12-foot floater to secure the win with 1.8 seconds remaining.
Aaron Holiday took over on the Rockets’ next possession and hit a 12-foot floater in the lane to provide the final margin.
Rookie Jeremiah Fears missed a 33-foot turnaround jumper as the final buzzer sounded.
Author's summary: Rockets win 130-128 against Pelicans.