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On January 26, the Charlotte Hornets (10-32) face the Houston Rockets (20-23) at Spectrum Center.
After defeating the Spurs and Timberwolves in its previous 4 games, Charlotte has secured two of its ten victories this season. LaMelo Ball produced 16 of his 28 points in the 4th quarter to help the Hornets defeat the Spurs 124-120. Their victory against the Timberwolves was even more surprising because they overcame a 14-point deficit despite Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota scoring a franchise-high 62 points. Miles Bridges, a powerful forward, delivered 28 points, while Ball finished with 18 points and 13 assists for a double-double. In their last game against Detroit, Bridges and center Nick Richards both recorded double-doubles. Off the bench, PJ Washington contributed 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. They will also play the Rockets without Tari Eason (leg), who tops the club in steals and blocks per game. LaMelo Ball, Nick Richards, Miles Bridges, Cody Martin, and Brandon Miller will start for the Hornets.
Although the Houston Rockets defeated the Jazz, they had just lost to the Trail Blazers and the Celtics. In terms of shooting percentage, the Houston Rockets average 112.9 points on 46.1% and giving up 112.7 points on 45.7%. While Jalen Green averages 17.4 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game, Alperen Sengun averages 22.1 points each contest and 9.2 rebounds per match. The 3rd player to score in double figures is Fred VanVleet, while Dillon Brooks is pulling down 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are 77.7% accurate from the free throw line and 35.3% successful when shooting from the arc. They are pulling down 45 rebounds per game while giving up 34.5% shooting from beyond the arc. Following this game, the Rockets will play the Nets, Lakers, and Pelicans.
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Rockets vs Hornets Game Information
- Date: 01/26/2024
- Time: 07:10 PM ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.
- How to Watch Rockets vs Hornets: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
