The Rockets defeat the Hornets, 112-109. Jalen Green recorded 26 points, three rebounds and six assists for the Rockets, while Kevin Porter Jr. (26 points, three rebounds, five assists) and Alperen Sengun (14 points, career-high 21 rebounds) added a combined 40 points in the victory. Svi Mykhailiuk tallied 25 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Rockets improve to 21-60 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 26-55.