CJ McCollum dropped in 28 points in the pelicans led by as many as 31 and a one 19 one O 8 win over the rockets. Jonas valentinus had 16 points and 17 rebounds for New Orleans, which was playing for the first time since learning Zion Williamson will miss about three weeks with a strain right hamstring. That's a chance for somebody else to step up and, you know, lock in even more. Bring more juice, be more aggressive. So I'm really proud of our group, you know, we did it. The pelicans led by 23 in the first quarter, and were up 63 32 after one of Jose alvarado's three three pointers. I'm Dave ferry.