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Trail BlazersCharlotte Hornets @ Houston Rockets: Feb 5, 2026
Hornets vs Rockets final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Houston Rockets 109-99 on February 5, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 29 | 32 | 30 | 18 | 109 |
| Rockets | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 24 PTS Kon Knueppel
- 12 REB Moussa Diabate
- 4 AST Miles Bridges
Rockets
- 31 PTS Kevin Durant
- 9 REB Alperen Sengun
- 7 AST Amen Thompson
Hornets vs Rockets Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller F | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4-9 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 32 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8-13 | 2-5 | 6-6 | +3 |
| Miles Bridges F | 32 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-17 | 3-8 | 1-1 | +14 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 29 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +14 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 28 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-19 | 5-12 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Sion James G | 21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tre Mann G | 16 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-10 | 1-5 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Josh Green G | 22 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4-4 | 3-3 | 3-3 | +18 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Grant Williams F | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -4 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant F | 31 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 11-21 | 3-4 | 6-8 | -11 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 27 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-11 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 33 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7-10 | 1-3 | 2-3 | -18 |
| Josh Okogie G | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1-2 | -22 |
| Amen Thompson G | 32 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Aaron Holiday G | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +12 |
| JD Davison G | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -20 |
| Isaiah Crawford F | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Jeff Green F | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 1-1 | +12 |
| Clint Capela C | 17 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 22 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2-10 | 1-6 | 2-2 | -12 |
Hornets vs Rockets Recap
The Hornets beat the Rockets by outscoring them 32-23 in the second quarter. Charlotte moved to 24-28 on the season, while Houston fell to 31-19.
Charlotte led 61-49 at halftime and 91-75 after three quarters. Houston won the fourth quarter 24-18 but never got the margin below 10. The Hornets made 17 of 43 from three, while the Rockets hit 8 of 23, and Charlotte also outrebounded Houston 46-40.
Kevin Durant led all scorers with 31 points for the Rockets, with Alperen Sengun adding 9 rebounds. Kon Knueppel scored 24 for the Hornets, and Moussa Diabate pulled down 12 rebounds. The Hornets made 20 of 22 free throws, against 15 of 20 for Houston.
The number to know: 20 turnovers. Charlotte committed more than Houston's 18 and still won, because its three-point shooting made up the difference.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 36-87 | Field Goals | 38-83 |
| 41.4% | FG % | 45.8% |
| 17-43 | 3-Pointers | 8-23 |
| 39.5% | 3P % | 34.8% |
| 20-22 | Free Throws | 15-20 |
| 90.9% | FT % | 75.0% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 21 | Assists | 24 |
| 14 | Steals | 17 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 15 | Fouls | 16 |
| 22 | Biggest Lead | 1 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 51.1% | 17.1% | 36.4% | 0.230 |
 Rockets | 50.6% | 16.4% | 28.6% | 0.181 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, February 5, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- W vs Pelicans 102-95 Feb 2, 2026
- W vs Spurs 111-106 Jan 31, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 123-121 Jan 29, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 112-97 Jan 28, 2026
- W vs 76ers 130-93 Jan 26, 2026
Rockets last 5
- L vs Celtics 93-114 Feb 4, 2026
- W @ Pacers 118-114 Feb 2, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 111-107 Jan 31, 2026
- W @ Hawks 104-86 Jan 29, 2026
- L vs Spurs 99-111 Jan 28, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 19, 2026 Rockets @ Hornets 105-101
More NBA Games on Feb 5, 2026
- Final
Brooklyn Nets0-398
Orlando Magic1-2118Top: Demin 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2126
Detroit Pistons3-0117Top: Cunningham 30 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3119
Atlanta Hawks2-2121Top: Landale 26 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3107
Toronto Raptors2-1123Top: Ingram 33 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2135
Dallas Mavericks2-2123Top: Flagg 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3101
Phoenix Suns1-297Top: Brooks 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1115
Los Angeles Lakers3-0119Top: Embiid 35 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28.
Hornets vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Rockets on Feb 5, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Houston Rockets 109-99 on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 24 points.
What are the Hornets and Rockets records?
After this game the Hornets were 24-28 and the Rockets were 31-19 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Rockets?
Kon Knueppel scored 24 for the Hornets. Kevin Durant scored 31 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Hornets vs Rockets season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Rockets game?
The Rockets beat the Hornets 105-101 on Feb 19, 2026 on the road.
Where was Hornets vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Rockets?
Hornets-Rockets: Q1 29-26, Q2 32-23, Q3 30-26, Q4 18-24.
What is next for the Hornets and Rockets?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.