The Hornets average over 115 points per game. The Rockets held them to 101, with defense we have not really seen since early in the season. Half full!

Charlotte drops the first game out of the All-Star break.

In a game that featured two of the hottest teams in the league, the Houston Rockets narrowly edged out the Charlotte Hornets thanks to a throwback performance from Kevin Durant.

View the Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets game played on February 19, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more

Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate are suspended for brawling.

The Houston Rockets are in desperate need to start racking up wins at a high rate, and they must begin with their rematch against the Charlotte Hornets after having one of their worst home performances in their loss against that team.

The Charlotte Hornets may be without multiple key players in Thursday night’s game against the Houston Rockets.

The Charlotte Hornets will try to pick up where they left off prior to the All-Star break. They won 10 of their final 11 games before the layoff, so regaining that form will be critical with Thursday night's game against the visiting Houston Rockets.