Through 1 Quarter
The Houston Rockets came in underdogs but currently have the Charlotte Hornets on Upset Alert. It’s anybody’s game after one quarter, but Houston is ahead 29-26. Nobody has stood out from the pack for them offensively yet.
The Rockets and Charlotte came into this contest with previous-game wins. It’s looking like Houston will be able to keep the momentum, but Charlotte still has three quarters to right the ship.
Who’s Playing
Charlotte @ Houston
Current Records: Charlotte 21-21; Houston 12-30
What to Know
The Houston Rockets may be playing at home again Wednesday, but the experts are forecasting a four-point defeat. They will square off against the Charlotte Hornets at 8 p.m. ET at Toyota Center. Houston isn’t favored, but they just beat the odds in their last game, so don’t count them out.
The Rockets didn’t have too much trouble with the Toronto Raptors at home on Monday as they won 117-99. Houston’s small forward Jae’Sean Tate looked sharp as he had 22 points and five assists in addition to six boards.
Meanwhile, Charlotte came out on top in a nail-biter against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, sneaking past 100-97. Charlotte’s success was spearheaded by the efforts of shooting guard Terry Rozier, who had 24 points and six assists, and small forward Gordon Hayward, who had 27 points and six assists along with seven rebounds.
Houston found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 119-94 punch to the gut against the Hornets in the teams’ previous meeting last month. Maybe the Rockets will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
- TV: ATTSN Southwest
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Hornets are a 4-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hornets as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Houston have won eight out of their last 11 games against Charlotte.
- Feb 08, 2021 – Charlotte 119 vs. Houston 94
- Mar 07, 2020 – Charlotte 108 vs. Houston 99
- Feb 04, 2020 – Houston 125 vs. Charlotte 110
- Mar 11, 2019 – Houston 118 vs. Charlotte 106
- Feb 27, 2019 – Houston 118 vs. Charlotte 113
- Dec 13, 2017 – Houston 108 vs. Charlotte 96
- Oct 27, 2017 – Houston 109 vs. Charlotte 93
- Feb 09, 2017 – Houston 107 vs. Charlotte 95
- Jan 10, 2017 – Houston 121 vs. Charlotte 114
- Mar 12, 2016 – Charlotte 125 vs. Houston 109
- Dec 21, 2015 – Houston 102 vs. Charlotte 95
Injury Report for Houston
- Victor Oladipo: Out (Personal)
- Kevin Porter: Out (Quadriceps)
- Dante Exum: Out (Calf)
- Eric Gordon: Out (Groin)
- David Nwaba: Out (Wrist)
Injury Report for Charlotte
- Cody Zeller: Game-Time Decision (Shoulder)
- LaMelo Ball: Out (Wrist)