ROCKETS VS. PELICANS OVERALL RECORD 56   --   32 REG SEASON: 56-32 PLAYOFFS 0-0

1999-2000 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 99, Hornets 83 : Cat Stings Hornets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 1, 2000 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets creating buzz as Mobley, Francis squash Hornets
• Hornets 102, Rockets 97 : Hornets Sting Late
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 22, 2000 IN CHARLOTTE
  Francis, Thomas play strong but Rockets can't pull off upset

2000-2001 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 84, Hornets 80 : Mobley Swats Hornets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 16, 2000 IN HOUSTON
  Guard scores 23, hits tough shot late as Houston beats Charlotte
• Rockets 110, Hornets 97 : Floatin' Like a Butterfly
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 27, 2001 IN CHARLOTTE
  Wizard's threes, Mobley's game help Rockets sting Hornets 110-97

2001-2002 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 111, Hornets 104 : Francises Beat Davises
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 26, 2002 IN CHARLOTTE
  Steve's game, Cat's shot, Cato's hustle beat Davis, Hornets in OT
• Hornets 73, Rockets 72 : NAILON-ED!!!
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 1, 2002 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets drop heartbreaker to Hornets on last-second shot 73-72

2002-2003 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 98, Rockets 96 : Buzzed In OT
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 6, 2002 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Despite 29 from Kenny Thomas, Rockets fall in New Orleans in OT
• Rockets 97, Hornets 85 : Guards Rescue Rockets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 29, 2002 IN HOUSTON
  After third quarter collapse, Francis, Mobley lead Houston to win

2003-2004 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 83, Hornets 74 : Defense Sparks Win In New Orleans
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 5, 2003 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Rockets hold Hornets to less than 36% shooting in key 83-74 road victory
• Rockets 97, Hornets 86 : Cat Pounces On Hornets
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 11, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Mobley scores 31, hits 6 triples in 97-86 home win over New Orleans

2004-2005 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 89, Hornets 81 : Rockets Take Hornets With Little Sting
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 7, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Despite continued poor offense, Rockets pull out home win 89-81
• Rockets 82, Hornets 77 : Padgett Pops Hornets
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 26, 2005 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Reserve forward hits huge three to break tie, Rockets rattle Hornets 82-77
• Rockets 81, Hornets 68 : Rockets Win, But Lose T-Mac
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 25, 2005 IN NEW ORLEANS
  T-Mac goes down with right hip strain, Sura steps up in New Orleans, 81-68
• Hornets 76, Rockets 73 : April Fooled
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 1, 2005 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets blow 18-point lead, fall at home to West's worst in Hornets, 76-73

2005-2006 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 91, Rockets 84 : A-Paul-ing Finish
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 5, 2005 IN HOUSTON
  Hornets rookie hits big shots, Rockets go ice cold in 91-84 collapse at home
• Hornets 92, Rockets 90 : West Sinks Rockets in West
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 28, 2005 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Hornet hits shot with 1.8 seconds left as T-Mac, Rockets fall 92-90 in OKC
• Hornets 86, Rockets 80 : Stung Again Late
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 14, 2006 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets go completely frigid late as Hornets close on an 18-6 run to win 86-80
• Rockets 93, Hornets 92 : Rockets Snap 6-Game Slide
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 23, 2006 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Yao, Rockets finally beat a division opponent in 93-92 win over Hornets

2006-2007 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 96, Rockets 90 : Allergic to Hornets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 5, 2006 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Rockets can't sustain momentum from home opener, fall in New Orleans 96-90
• Hornets 87, Rockets 74 : Swarmed By Hornets
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 3, 2007 IN HOUSTON
  Rafer ejected early, Rockets can't buy shots in embarrassing 87-74 home loss
• Hornets 106, Rockets 94 : Hornets Dump Rockets... Again
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 25, 2007 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Yao goes ice cold, Rockets defense wilts in second half in 106-94 loss in OKC
• Rockets 123, Hornets 112 : One Win Away
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 14, 2007 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets explode offensively in 123-112 win over Hornets, near homecourt advantage

2007-2008 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 87, Rockets 82 : Rockets Choke Late Lead
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 13, 2008 IN HOUSTON
  Paul, West scorch Rockets late as 5-game streak snapped in 87-82 loss
• Rockets 100, Hornets 80 : Statement Game in Big Easy
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 22, 2008 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Defense stings Hornets, Yao, T-Mac do the rest in West-rattling road win
• Rockets 106, Hornets 96 : 18th Straight: Rockets Roll Hornets
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 8, 2008 IN HOUSTON
  Miraculous streak continues as McGrady explodes for 41 points, 9 assists
• Hornets 90, Rockets 69 : Streak Is Now a Skid
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 19, 2008 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Offense continues to struggle as Wells, Hornets light up Rockets in the 4th

2008-2009 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 91, Hornets 82 : Yao, T-Mac Fuel Rockets
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 15, 2008 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets shut down Chris Paul, Hornets in bounceback 91-82 home win
• Hornets 88, Rockets 79 : Offense Fizzles in New Orleans
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 26, 2008 IN NEW ORLEANS
  McGrady, Rafer go ice cold as Rockets put up just 79 in road loss to Hornets
• Rockets 95, Hornets 84 : No Yao? No Problem
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 16, 2009 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Several Rockets rise to the occasion as defense swarms Hornets 95-84
• Rockets 86, Hornets 66 : Defense Wipes Out Hornets 86-66
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 13, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  Bench provides spark while Battier, Rockets suffocate Hornets with defense

2009-2010 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 108, Hornets 100 : Brooks Stings Hornets
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 29, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  West goes off for Toyota Center high 44, but Rockets prevail 108-100
• Hornets 99, Rockets 95 : 2-Minute Warning: Rockets Fall
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 2, 2010 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Rockets collapse late as Hornets 12-0 run drops Rockets 99-95
• Hornets 102, Rockets 94 : Collison, Hornets Swarm Rockets
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 21, 2010 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Team falls 102-94, looks out of synch in dropping 5th game in last 6 tries
• Hornets 123, Rockets 115 : Rockets Season Comes to a Close
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 14, 2010 IN HOUSTON
  Hornets take 123-115 win in season finale

2010-2011 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 107, Rockets 99 : Hole Gets Deeper -- Rockets Fall to 0-4
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 3, 2010 IN HOUSTON
  Paul's 25 points, 8 assists, 7 boards lead Hornets past Rockets 107-99
• Hornets 110, Rockets 105 : Rockets Blow Yet Another
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 14, 2011 IN HOUSTON
  Up 16 with under 13 minutes to go, Rockets fall 110-105 to Hornets in OT
• Rockets 91, Hornets 89 : Rockets Kill Hornets' Buzz
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 27, 2011 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Kevin Martin scores 33, Lowry locks up Paul in come-from-behind win in New Orleans
• Hornets 101, Rockets 93 : Rockets Eliminated In Playoff Chase
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 6, 2011 IN NEW ORLEANS
  101-93 road loss to Hornets ends Rockets late run at the postseason

2011-2012 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 90, Hornets 88 : Dalembert Bails Out Rockets
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 19, 2012 IN HOUSTON
  The "Big Horse" comes up big in overtime, saves Rockets from clunker 4th in win
• Hornets 105, Rockets 99 : Playoff Dream All But Over
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 19, 2012 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Rockets drop 6th straight as Landry, Hornets take 105-99 win in overtime
• Rockets 84, Hornets 77 : 14th Pick: Rockets Finish With A Win
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 26, 2012 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets beat lowly Hornets, finish season yet again as best team to not make playoffs

2012-2013 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 100, Hornets 96 : Rockets Hold On To Beat Hornets
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 14, 2012 IN HOUSTON
  21-point lead evaporates, but Harden's 30 helps Rockets cling to 100-96 win
• Rockets 104, Hornets 92 : Harden Bails Out Rockets
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 2, 2013 IN HOUSTON
  Despite ugly shooting from deep, Rockets rescued by Harden's 31 in 104-92 win
• Hornets 88, Rockets 79 : Implosion In The Fourth
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 9, 2013 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Rockets score season-low 10 points in the fourth, fall 88-79 in New Orleans
• Rockets 100, Hornets 82 : Welcome Back, Rockets Offense
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 25, 2013 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Lin, Patterson, Harden come up large as Rockets blast off 100-82 in New Orleans

2013-2014 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE PELICANS:

• Rockets 107, Pelicans 98 : Rockets Hold Off Pelicans
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 28, 2013 IN HOUSTON
  Dwight's 24 points, 18 boards, Harden's 21 power Rockets past New Orleans
• Rockets 103, Pelicans 100 : Big Comeback in New Orleans
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 15, 2014 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Once down 17, Rockets come roaring back to beat Pelicans 103-100
• Rockets 111, Pelicans 104 : Rockets Wake Up Just In Time
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 12, 2014 IN HOUSTON
  Lazy effort early forces Rockets to pull off late comeback to beat injured Pelicans
• Pelicans 105, Rockets 100 : Rockets Finish Season 54-28
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 16, 2014 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Team falls in New Orleans as McHale goes to bench in finale, Troy Daniels scores 22

2014-2015 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE PELICANS:

• Pelicans 99, Rockets 90 : Tired Rockets Fall to Pelicans
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 18, 2014 IN HOUSTON
  "No Legs" - Harden, Howard not enough as Rockets fall at home to Davis, Pelicans
• Pelicans 111, Rockets 83 : Rockets Lay Egg Against Pelicans
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 2, 2015 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Starting five looks terrible again as Rockets blown out 111-83 in New Orleans
• Rockets 95, Pelicans 93 : Biggest Comeback of the Year
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 25, 2015 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Down 17 in first half, Rockets blast back, knock off Pelicans 95-93
• Rockets 121, Pelicans 114 : Rockets Drop 69 in Second Half
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 12, 2015 IN HOUSTON
  Brewer, Howard spark comeback in 121-114 home win over Pelicans

2015-2016 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE PELICANS:

• Rockets 108, Pelicans 101 : Rockets Shut Down Pelicans
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 2, 2015 IN HOUSTON
  Defense, bench suddenly show up as Rockets overcome early woes for 108-101 win
• Pelicans 110, Rockets 108 : Collapse Costs Rockets
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 26, 2015 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Another late lapse lets lowly Pelicans drop Rockets back to .500 again
• Rockets 112, Pelicans 111 : Ariza, Harden Carry Rockets
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 25, 2016 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Ariza continues hot streak, Harden hits clutch jumper in 112-111 road win
• Rockets 100, Pelicans 95 : Harden Carries Cold Rockets
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 2, 2016 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets misfire on record 31 of 34 three attempts, but Harden's 39 enough

2016-2017 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE PELICANS:

• Rockets 122, Pelicans 100 : NEW NBA RECORD!
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 16, 2016 IN HOUSTON
  22 made threes? Pfft. Rockets hit 24 triples in home rout of Pelicans
• Rockets 129, Pelicans 99 : BARRAGE OF THREES
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 23, 2017 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Lou Williams impressive in debut as Rockets crush Cousins, Pelicans
• Pelicans 128, Rockets 112 : Not Their Night
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 17, 2017 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Rockets surprisingly poor in New Orleans, fall 128-112 to Pelicans
• Rockets 117, Pelicans 107 : 50 IN THE BOOKS
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 24, 2017 IN HOUSTON
  Harden's 38-point, 17-assist night gives Rockets home win over Pelicans

2017-2018 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE PELICANS:

• Rockets 130, Pelicans 123 : TEN STRAIGHT WINS
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 11, 2017 IN HOUSTON
  Despite defensive woes, Rockets pull off another comeback behind CP3, Harden
• Pelicans 115, Rockets 113 : Bullied in New Orleans
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 26, 2018 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Frantic second-half comeback not enough, Rockets fall to Pelicans
• Rockets 107, Pelicans 101 : Harden Shots Down Pelicans
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 17, 2018 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Starters take over in New Orleans as Rockets take fourth straight win
• Rockets 114, Pelicans 91 : Capela, Harden Pluck Pelicans
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 24, 2018 IN HOUSTON
  Clint's monster night, Harden scoring power home rout of New Orleans