Rockets vs Hornets
Thu, Feb 5
Final
Rockets
Rockets
(31 - 18)
99
-
109
Hornets
Hornets
(23 - 28)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
| Hornets | 29 | 32 | 30 | 18 | 109 |
Venue: Toyota Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
31
3
1
LaMelo Ball
CHA | #1 | G
20
6
4
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 58% chance of winning the game
The Rockets rely on Alperen Sengun's dominance in the paint to hold off the surging Hornets despite Kevin Durant's confirmed absence.
Key Analysis
- • Kevin Durant (ankle) and Fred VanVleet (ACL) are out, removing the Rockets' top perimeter scoring options.
- • Alperen Sengun has a massive advantage inside against Charlotte's backup center Moussa Diabaté with Mason Plumlee out.
- • The Hornets are on a 7-game winning streak and have LaMelo Ball available despite a recent eye injury.
- • Houston boasts a dominant 17-5 home record and leads the league in rebounding.
- • Charlotte ranks 4th in the East in 3-point shooting, challenging a Rockets defense missing wing stopper Dorian Finney-Smith.
- • The Hornets must exploit Houston's lack of veteran ball-handling to extend their road winning streak.
