The Houston Rockets defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 114-101, in a game that wasn't even that close. The Rockets led from start to finish and, at one point, led

With Brooks and key reserve Tari Eason out, the Rockets will likely bring little-used reserves Cam Whitmore and Jae’Sean Tate off the bench. Both keyed the Rockets’ turnaround Sunday in their comeback win at Toronto, matching or exceeding their season-high scoring games and bringing energy that had been lacking early in the game.