Hornets vs Rockets
Thu, Feb 19
Final
Hornets
Hornets
(26 - 29)
101
-
105
Rockets
Rockets
(33 - 20)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 33 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
| Rockets | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
Venue: Spectrum Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Grant Williams
CHA | #2 | F
20
9
1
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
35
8
4
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 58% chance of winning the game
Despite Charlotte's recent hot streak, the Rockets are favored to win on the road due to significant suspensions depleting the Hornets' lineup.
Key Analysis
- • The Hornets are missing key contributors Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté due to league suspensions.
- • Houston features a star-studded duo in Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun that poses a mismatch for Charlotte's depleted frontcourt.
- • The Rockets are the league's top rebounding team (48.6 RPG) and should dominate the glass against a smaller Hornets lineup.
- • Charlotte enters the game on a 10-1 run but faces a difficult test without their second-leading scorer.
- • Houston has won four consecutive road games, demonstrating strong performance away from home.
- • The Hornets must rely on LaMelo Ball and rookie Kon Knueppel to generate enough offense to overcome the talent deficit.
