Good fundamentals pave way for Pelicans’ 117-107 victory over Rockets

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images New Orleans’ effort was markedly better than two nights ago They accomplished what they could not several days ago.
The New Orleans Pelicans finished on top of the Houston Rockets, winning 117-107 in a game that, thankfully, lacked drama down the stretch.
The Pelicans nearly led wire to wire, grabbing the lead for good early in the first quarter, on the strength of exhibiting good fundamentals and smart basketball throughout.
Although Jalen Green was un