Grayson Allen brings up game 500 as Charlotte Hornets meet Houston Rockets
Charlotte Hornets meet Houston Rockets at Spectrum Center, Saturday 11:00am (NBA). Houston Rockets have won 17 of the 26 meetings with Charlotte Hornets since 2002.
The big picture
Charlotte Hornets come in 21st on the ladder; Houston Rockets are 8th. Houston Rockets are the side higher up the table.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Houston Rockets are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.9 points for and 107.6 against.
Form
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 26 times on our records since 2002: Charlotte Hornets 9, Houston Rockets 17.
Last time out (2025-26), Houston Rockets won 105–101 at Spectrum Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Houston Rockets by 34 points in 2023-24 (138–104).
Players to watch
For Charlotte Hornets, watch Brandon Miller (20.6 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (16.6 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (22.4 points a game, 64 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (20.8 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Grayson Allen is set to play game 500.
At Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets have won 13 of their last 23 at Spectrum Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Houston Rockets go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
