Rockets defeats Pelicans 54-42 in Connecticut recreation basketball game

Court 1 - Rockets' Aman Islam led the way with 16 points as Rockets beat Pelicans 54-42 in a game at Court 1.

Islam's points came on 8 field goals during the game.

Nate Bernstein added 8. Pelicans fell to 0-2 overall while Rockets improved their record to 2-1.

Pelicans' next game is scheduled to be played at Court 1 on Saturday Jan. 5 at 7:50am versus Spurs. Rockets will travel to Court 1 on Saturday Jan. 5 at 6:40am to play Warriors .