Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. (1) shoots the game-winning shot as New Orleans Pelicans' Naji Marshall (8) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 17, 2023, in Houston. The Rockets won 114-112. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Jabari Smith Jr. hit a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining to give the Houston Rockets a 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night in the first of straight games between the teams.
