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The Houston Rockets crushed the New Orleans Pelicans on the road (90-113) and secured their place to the postseason.

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The Rockets dominated their opponents from the opening tip and led by as many as 28 points to cruise to an easy victory.

Houston improved to 47-27 and will play in the postseason for a seventh straight time, which ties a franchise record.

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