In a night of historic significance at the Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets (25–15) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (10–35) 119–110.1 The story of the game was Kevin Durant, who finished with 18 points and officially passed Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki to move into 6th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.2
Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets’ scoring with a season-high 32 points, including a career-best seven three-pointers.3 Despite a resilient 21-point effort from New Orleans’ Trey Murphy III and 20 points from Zion Williamson, the shorthanded Pelicans—missing Dejounte Murray and Jose Alvarado—dropped their fourth game in five outings.
How to Watch Highlights & Replays
Since the live game concluded on Sunday night (January 18), here is your guide for catching up on the action and the historic milestone.
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1. Full Game Replays (On-Demand)
- NBA League Pass: Subscribers can watch the full archived broadcast. You can choose between the Space City Home Network (SCHN) feed or the Gulf Coast Sports (GCSEN) feed.4
- Fubo / Prime Video: If you had these services set to record the game, you can access your personal DVR recording.
- Pelicans+: In-market fans in the New Orleans region can stream the full replay via the Pelicans+ app.
2. Historic Highlights
- YouTube: The NBA’s official channel has uploaded a dedicated tribute titled “Kevin Durant Passes Dirk Nowitzki for 6th All-Time” along with the standard 10-minute game recap.
- NBA App: Use the “GameTheater” feature to see the specific moment Durant hit the historic free throws with 15.2 seconds remaining, followed by the standing ovation from the Houston crowd.
Game Summary & Key Performers
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 30 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 110 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 119 |
Top Performers:
- Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr. (32 pts, 7 3PM), Alperen Şengün (21 pts, 8 reb), Amen Thompson (20 pts).
- Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (21 pts), Zion Williamson (20 pts, 6 reb), Derik Queen (15 pts).
Upcoming Schedule: Where to Watch Next
Both teams stay in action this week with key home and road matchups.
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Houston Rockets
- Next Match: vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM CST
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network (SCHN) / NBA League Pass
New Orleans Pelicans
- Next Match: vs. Detroit Pistons5
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM CST
- TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports (GCSEN) / Pelicans+ / NBA League Pass
Injury Report Update
- Houston Rockets: Center Steven Adams suffered an apparent left ankle injury in the fourth quarter and had to be helped off the court; his status for Tuesday’s game against the Spurs is doubtful.6
- New Orleans Pelicans: Fred VanVleet and Dejounte Murray remain out with long-term injuries.
