Houston Rockets Dominate Charlotte Hornets for Third Straight Win

Fueled by a strong first half and standout performances from young players, the Rockets secured a 114-101 victory in Charlotte.

The Houston Rockets built a commanding 31-point halftime lead, holding the Hornets to just 31 first-half points, the fewest by any Rockets opponent this season.
Fred VanVleet rebounded from a poor performance the previous night to score 18 first-half points, setting the tone for Houston's early dominance.
Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Amen Thompson contributed 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks in his third start of the season.
Cam Whitmore added a season-high 17 points off the bench, continuing to show growth in his expanded role.
The Hornets, now having lost 13 of their last 14 games, struggled offensively, shooting just 26.1% in the first half and 2 of 20 from three-point range before halftime.