Rockets aim to ride momentum of NBA Cup performance vs. Pelicans

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After four consecutive non-playoff campaigns entering this season, the Houston Rockets stand to benefit from their surprising appearance in the NBA Cup semifinals, a run that concluded with a 111-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last Saturday in Las Vegas.

Houston will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday aiming to maintain the momentum generated by stellar play over the