Saddiq Bey scored 21 of his season-high 29 points after halftime, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a thrilling 133-128 overtime win over the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans overcame a 25-point, third-quarter deficit to tie a franchise high for largest comeback. Trey Murphy scored 27 points and Herb Jones had 18 points and a career-high eight steals before fouling out. The win marked the Pelicans' third straight victory after winning just three of their first 25 games. Jordan Poole scored 15 points, including two free throws with 12 seconds left in overtime to put the Pelicans up 131-128. Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Alperen Sengun had 28 for Houston, but Sengun missed two free throws with 43 seconds left in the fourth quarter, allowing New Orleans to complete the comeback. Rookie Derik Queen had 16 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, sparking an 11-0 run early in the fourth quarter. The Pelicans will host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, while the Rockets will face the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans' methodical comeback was fueled by Bey's strong second-half performance, which included a driving finger roll with 31 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 117. Bey's rebound and game-sealing free throws with 2 seconds left in overtime sealed the win for the Pelicans. The team's largest second-half comeback in franchise history was a testament to their resilience and determination. With the win, the Pelicans improved their record and will look to continue their winning streak against the Pacers. The game was a thrilling display of NBA action, with both teams giving it their all until the very end.