The Hornets defeated the Rockets, 123-99. Terry Rozier led the Hornets with 27 points, four rebounds and five assists, while LaMelo Ball added 16 points, five rebounds and seven assists in the victory. Christian Wood tallied 16 points and nine rebounds for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 18-17 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 10-24.