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, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday night. Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant added another clutch highlight to his growing reel as he buried the Charlotte Hornets.

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and they’ll look to keep that rolling out of the All-Star break. Charlotte

Start time, how to watch, injury reports, burner account allegations, and more in a preview of the Charlotte Hornets vs the Houston Rockets.

The Charlotte Hornets hit the road to face the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center Thursday. Tip-off from Houston, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET.

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