Charlotte Hornets @ Houston Rockets
20-19, 8-12 Away
114
20-19, 8-12 Away
31-9, 16-3 Home
121
31-9, 16-3 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Marc Davis
Referee:Rodney Mott
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
| Washington | 17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
NBA News
Clippers get 5th pick after Pacers fall out of top 4
The Clippers receive the fifth pick of the NBA draft due to the Ivica Zubac trade and the Pacers falling out of the top four in the lottery.
5h
Pritchard on Pacers losing No. 5 pick: 'Sorry' to our fans
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard apologized to fans and said he owns losing this year's No. 5 pick after trading it with protections to the Clippers for Ivica Zubac.
5h
Shaq, Chuck sweep for Kenny after Knicks' first-half barrage
Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley sweep a path forward for Kenny Smith with the Knicks one half away from a sweep of their own.
6h
