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Hornets Defeat Rockets in Houston Showdown

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Thursday, February 5, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)

Charlotte Hornets 109, Houston Rockets 99, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets?

Charlotte Hornets beat Houston Rockets 109-99 at Toyota Center (Houston) on February 5, 2026.

Who was favored in Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Charlotte Hornets secured a 109-99 victory over the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston. This win marks the Hornets' second consecutive victory against the Rockets in their recent matchups, as they now lead the series 2-0 for the current season. The Hornets have been on a remarkable run, winning their last seven games, while the Rockets have struggled, losing their most recent game against the Boston Celtics.

The Rockets entered this game with a home record of 31-19, having won 7 of their last 10 games but were on a one-game losing streak. Their average points scored in these last 10 games was 109.6, while they allowed an average of 107.9 points. In their last five games, the Rockets averaged 105.0 points scored and allowed 106.4 points. Their home performance has been solid, with a record of 4-2 in their last six home games.

Conversely, the Hornets came into this matchup with an away record of 24-28 and an impressive 8-2 record over their last 10 games. They have demonstrated a strong scoring ability, averaging 113.4 points scored and only 104.1 points allowed during that stretch. Their last five games show an even more impressive performance, averaging 115.6 points scored and allowing just 102.4 points. The Hornets have also been effective on the road, with a recent away record of 4-1.

The injury situation for both teams was a key factor heading into the game. The Rockets had several players listed as day-to-day, including Kevin Durant (ankle), Fred VanVleet (knee), and Steven Adams (ankle). The Hornets also faced injury concerns, with Brandon Miller (shoulder) and PJ Hall (ankle) both listed as day-to-day. The impact of these injuries could be felt throughout the game, as both teams had to adjust their lineups accordingly.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this matchup, with DraftKings setting the spread at Houston -4.5 and the total at 218.5. The money line showed Houston at -185.0 and Charlotte at 154.0, indicating that the Rockets were favored to win despite their recent struggles.

Conditions in Houston were typical for a February evening, with both teams facing the usual challenges of playing in a packed arena. Fans were treated to a high-energy game, but the Rockets struggled to find their rhythm, especially in the fourth quarter.

The scoring plays in the final quarter highlighted the Hornets' ability to maintain their lead. Clint Capela made a crucial alley-oop dunk with an assist from JD Davison, extending the Hornets' lead to 104-90. Following that, Miles Bridges hit a long three-pointer, further pushing the lead to 107-92. The Rockets attempted to rally back, with Jeff Green making a three-pointer, but it was not enough to close the gap.

As the game concluded, JD Davison's contributions were significant, as he scored multiple key baskets, including an 8-foot shot that brought the score to 109-97. The Hornets' defense held firm, allowing them to secure the victory with a final score of 109-99.

The Hornets' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and their strong defensive performance were pivotal in this matchup. As the season progresses, both teams will need to address their injury concerns and find consistency in their performances, particularly the Rockets, who will be looking to bounce back from this defeat.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -4.5	218.5 o -108 / u -112	Charlotte Hornets +154 · Houston Rockets -185

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Injury report

Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsKevin Durant31Houston Rockets
AssistsAmen Thompson7Houston Rockets
ReboundsAlperen Sengun9Houston Rockets
PointsKon Knueppel24Charlotte Hornets
AssistsLaMelo Ball4Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsMoussa Diabate12Charlotte Hornets

Recent form

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1109.6 scored · 107.9 allowed per game4-2 at home

L93-114vs Boston CelticsFeb 5
W118-114at Indiana PacersFeb 3
W111-107vs Dallas MavericksFeb 1
W104-86at Atlanta HawksJan 30
L99-111vs San Antonio SpursJan 29
W108-99vs Memphis GrizzliesJan 27
W111-104at Detroit PistonsJan 24
L122-128at Philadelphia 76ersJan 23
W111-106vs San Antonio SpursJan 21
W119-110vs New Orleans PelicansJan 19

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 8-2Streak W7113.4 scored · 104.1 allowed per game4-1 away

W102-95vs New Orleans PelicansFeb 2
W111-106vs San Antonio SpursJan 31
W123-121at Dallas MavericksJan 30
W112-97at Memphis GrizzliesJan 29
W130-93vs Philadelphia 76ersJan 26
W119-115vs Washington WizardsJan 24
W124-97at Orlando MagicJan 23
L87-94vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 22
W110-87at Denver NuggetsJan 19
L116-136at Golden State WarriorsJan 18

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Charlotte Hornets	Houston Rockets
Field goals	36-87	38-83
Field goal %	41	46
Three-pointers	17-43	8-23
Three-point %	40	35
Free throws	20-22	15-20
Free throw %	91	75
Rebounds	46	40
Offensive rebounds	16	12
Defensive rebounds	30	28
Assists	21	24
Steals	14	17
Blocks	5	5
Turnovers	20	18
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	14	27
Fast-break points	14	21
Points in the paint	34	48
Fouls	15	16
Largest lead	22	1
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	91	0

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter75-66Ryan Kalkbrenner makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter75-68Dorian Finney-Smith makes running layup (Alperen Sengun assists)
3rd Quarter76-68Grant Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter77-68Grant Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter77-70Kevin Durant makes 12-foot fade away jump shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
3rd Quarter80-70Sion James makes 25-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter83-70LaMelo Ball makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter83-71Amen Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter83-72Amen Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter84-72Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter85-72Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter86-72Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter87-72Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter87-74Kevin Durant makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Dorian Finney-Smith assists)
3rd Quarter87-75Josh Okogie makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter88-75Tre Mann makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter89-75Tre Mann makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter90-75Brandon Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter91-75Brandon Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter93-75Brandon Miller makes 18-foot jumper (Tre Mann assists)
4th Quarter96-75Brandon Miller makes 27-foot three point jumper (Miles Bridges assists)
4th Quarter96-77Alperen Sengun makes tip shot
4th Quarter96-79Jabari Smith Jr. makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Amen Thompson assists)
4th Quarter98-79Brandon Miller makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Moussa Diabate assists)
4th Quarter98-81Reed Sheppard makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Amen Thompson assists)
4th Quarter101-81Sion James makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tre Mann assists)
4th Quarter103-81Moussa Diabate makes driving layup (Brandon Miller assists)
4th Quarter103-83Jeff Green makes 2-foot running dunk (Aaron Holiday assists)
4th Quarter103-84Jeff Green makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter103-86Isaiah Crawford makes 11-foot two point shot (Jeff Green assists)
4th Quarter103-88Clint Capela makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (JD Davison assists)
4th Quarter104-88LaMelo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-90Clint Capela makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (JD Davison assists)
4th Quarter104-92JD Davison makes two point shot (Isaiah Crawford assists)
4th Quarter107-92Miles Bridges makes 28-foot three point jumper (LaMelo Ball assists)
4th Quarter107-95Jeff Green makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Crawford assists)
4th Quarter108-95Kon Knueppel makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-95Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-97JD Davison makes 8-foot two point shot
4th Quarter109-99Clint Capela makes running dunk (JD Davison assists)