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Ingram has 33 to lead Pelicans to 120-107 win over Rockets

Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) shoots between New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) and forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

HOUSTON (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 33 points and tied a career high with 12 assists as the New Orleans Pelicans used a big third quarter to take control of the game and get a 120-107 win over the Houston Rockets.

It was the third consecutive victory for New Orleans and Houston’s sixth loss in seven games.  

Houston led by 5 at halftime but Ingram scored 17 points to power a 38-point third quarter by the Pelicans that gave them a 10-point lead entering the fourth and the Rockets didn’t lead again.