Lakers132
Jazz123
Timberwolves117
Thunder108
Grizzlies123Houston Rockets @ Charlotte Hornets: Feb 19, 2026
Rockets vs Hornets final: the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on February 19, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
| Hornets | 33 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 35 PTS Kevin Durant
- 8 REB Kevin Durant
- 7 AST Alperen Sengun
Hornets
- 20 PTS Grant Williams
- 9 REB Grant Williams
- 7 AST LaMelo Ball
Rockets vs Hornets Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 31 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6-8 | 2-3 | 1-1 | -5 |
| Kevin Durant F | 35 | 35 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14-20 | 2-4 | 5-5 | -4 |
| Tari Eason F | 33 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Amen Thompson G | 36 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3-8 | 0-3 | 3-3 | +5 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 31 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6-16 | 0-3 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 15 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 23 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 23 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5-12 | 1-5 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Clint Capela C | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel G | 30 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5-11 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +9 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 31 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-14 | 1-6 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Brandon Miller F | 33 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-22 | 1-12 | 6-7 | +2 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 29 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 2-3 | -4 |
| Grant Williams F | 29 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-10 | 4-5 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tidjane Salaun F | 19 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 2-3 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Xavier Tillman F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sion James G | 18 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Tre Mann G | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Josh Green G | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -13 |
| PJ Hall F | 14 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -7 |
Rockets vs Hornets Recap
The Rockets beat the Hornets after outscoring Charlotte 29-19 in the second quarter to erase a 9-point deficit. Houston improved to 34-20, and Charlotte fell to 26-30.
The Hornets led 33-24 after the first quarter. Houston took the second quarter and went to the break at 53-52. The Rockets led 80-78 after three and held on in the fourth, 25-23. Houston shot 42 of 85 from the field to Charlotte's 36 of 84.
Kevin Durant led all scorers with 35 points and added 8 rebounds. Grant Williams answered for Charlotte with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Alperen Sengun had 7 assists for the Rockets, and LaMelo Ball had 7 for the Hornets. Houston committed 11 turnovers to Charlotte's 16.
The number to know: 16 turnovers. Charlotte won the rebounding and assist totals, but those giveaways cost it possessions in a four-point game.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 42-85 | Field Goals | 36-84 |
| 49.4% | FG % | 42.9% |
| 9-32 | 3-Pointers | 14-42 |
| 28.1% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 12-13 | Free Throws | 15-18 |
| 92.3% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 39 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 19 | Assists | 25 |
| 15 | Steals | 7 |
| 8 | Blocks | 2 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 15 | Fouls | 12 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 54.7% | 10.8% | 19.0% | 0.141 |
 Hornets | 51.2% | 14.8% | 27.9% | 0.179 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Hornets Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, February 19, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- L vs Clippers 102-105 Feb 11, 2026
- W vs Clippers 102-95 Feb 10, 2026
- W @ Thunder 112-106 Feb 7, 2026
- L vs Hornets 99-109 Feb 5, 2026
- L vs Celtics 93-114 Feb 4, 2026
Hornets last 5
- W vs Hawks 110-107 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Pistons 104-110 Feb 9, 2026
- W @ Hawks 126-119 Feb 7, 2026
- W @ Rockets 109-99 Feb 5, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 102-95 Feb 2, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 5, 2026 Hornets @ Rockets 109-99
More NBA Games on Feb 19, 2026
- Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1117
Philadelphia 76ers3-1107Top: Johnson 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1105
Washington Wizards2-1112Top: Walker 19 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-384
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1112Top: Mitchell 17 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0126
New York Knicks0-3111Top: Cunningham 42 PTS, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1110
Chicago Bulls1-2101Top: Ingram 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-194
San Antonio Spurs1-2121Top: Green 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2131
Sacramento Kings0-394Top: Banchero 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1121
Golden State Warriors0-3110Top: Pritchard 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1114
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115Top: Mathurin 38 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Hornets host the Wizards Oct 26.
Rockets vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Hornets on Feb 19, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 35 points.
What are the Rockets and Hornets records?
After this game the Rockets were 34-20 and the Hornets were 26-30 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Hornets?
Kevin Durant scored 35 for the Rockets. Grant Williams scored 20 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Rockets vs Hornets season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Hornets game?
The Hornets beat the Rockets 109-99 on Feb 5, 2026 on the road.
Where was Rockets vs Hornets played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Hornets?
Rockets-Hornets: Q1 24-33, Q2 29-19, Q3 27-26, Q4 25-23.
What is next for the Rockets and Hornets?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Hornets host the Wizards on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.