NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — Alperen Sengun scored 36 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 134-102 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at Smoothie King Center. The Rockets used a massive second-quarter surge, outscoring the Pelicans 39-18, to pull away decisively before a crowd of 16,758.

Sengun added seven assists, showcasing his all-around game. Kevin Durant added 20 points and six assists for Houston, which shot 46.7% from the field and made 18 three-pointers. The Rockets dominated the glass with 22 offensive rebounds.

Dejounte Murray led New Orleans with 19 points and six assists. Zion Williamson scored 18 points but the Pelicans were outmatched, committing 10 turnovers and shooting just 9 for 29 from three-point range. Houston improved to 45-29 while New Orleans fell to 25-51.