The Hornets defeated the Rockets, 110-105. LaMelo Ball recorded 34 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists for the Hornets, while Tre Mann added 24 points and six rebounds in the victory. Jalen Green (28 points) and Alperen Sengun (25 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, four steals) combined for 53 points for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 1-0 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 0-1.
