Herb Jones achieved a feat Chris Paul pulled off during his time in New Orleans after the Pelicans' matchup against the Rockets on Thursday.

After blowing a 25-point lead in Thursday’s second half, Houston is now 3-4 in December, and its defense is rated No. 16 in the NBA for the month.

Sengun made a dunk to start the third-quarter scoring and Smith made a 3-pointer to give the Rockets a 72-47 lead. The Pelicans crept within 14 points on a four-point play by Poole before Houston took a 99-83 lead into the fourth quarter.

Zion Williamson learned about James Borrego's non-negotiables for Pelicans during a Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III led win over the Rockets.

James Borrego believes the mature plays of rookie Jordan Fears will be a big factor in leading the Pelicans to a Play-In Tournament spot.

Continuing "The Month of Giving," New Orleans Pelicans governor Gayle Benson partnered with Raising Cane's to provide new bicycles to children in Baton Rouge.

James Borrego hopes some recent wins help Derik Queen and Zion Williamson's Pelicans with their current culture-building process.