The Houston Rockets defeated the Charlotte Hornets in the first game of their two-game road trip behind a season-high 36 points from Jalen Green. The Houston Rockets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 138-104 to start their two-game road trip. On Friday night, the Rockets snapped their two-game losing run within the Spectrum Center. They also won their sixth game of the season on the road.
With one of his best games of the season, Jalen Green led the Rockets. With nine rebounds, four assists, and a season-high 36 points on 12 of 20 shooting, Green wrapped up the game. Houston had a 55-53 advantage at the break thanks to his 19 points in the first half.
In the third quarter, the Rockets completely took over the game, outscoring the Hornets 44 to 25. Alperen Sengun finished with 11 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
After coming off the bench, Cam Whitmore scored a career-high 24 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. Amen Thompson put in another 13 points.
Miles Bridges, who scored a team-high 21 points, led the Hornets. LaMelo Ball contributed two rebounds, eight assists, and fifteen points.
No Hornets vs. Jabari Smith Jr.
For the third straight game, Jabari Smith Jr. was declared out by the Rockets. The injury he sustained on Saturday came during the Utah Jazz’s overtime triumph. Smith was replaced by Jeff Green. In the victory, he grabbed two rebounds.
The Rockets defeated the Hornets 2-0 to wrap up their two-game regular-season series. On November 1, the Rockets won at home against Charlotte to stop their 0-3 start to the 2023–24 season.