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Rockets vs. Hornets: Game Preview, Betting Odds, How to Watch

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Charlotte Hornets. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) defends against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Oct 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) defends against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are getting right back in action after a win against the Toronto Raptors with a matchup facing off against the Charlotte Hornets on the road.

The Hornets beat the Rockets back on opening night in Toyota Center, so Houston will be looking to settle the score and pull out another win tonight.

The Rockets could be playing this game without Tari Eason, who has missed the last few games with a lower leg injury. Eason dealt with a lower leg injury last season, so the Rockets are trying to be cautious with it.

With or without Eason, the Rockets will look to put their best foot forward and extend their win streak to three games.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game:

Rockets vs. Hornets Information

  • Date: Monday, Dec. 23
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Hornets Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • SF Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - lower leg)

Charlotte Hornets

n/a

Rockets vs. Hornets Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

Charlotte Hornets

  • PG LaMelo Ball
  • SG Brandon Miller
  • SF Josh Green
  • PF Miles Bridges
  • C Mark Williams

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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