- Matchup: Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Charlotte Hornets (26-29) are set to host the Houston Rockets (33-20) at the Spectrum Center this Thursday.
The Rockets faced a tough game against the Clippers and were narrowly defeated 105-102. In terms of personal fouls, Houston finished with 17, compared to Los Angeles’s 15. The Rockets successfully converted 11 of 28 attempts from three-point range. The Clippers excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 26 for an impressive 84.6%. Los Angeles secured 32 rebounds (7 offensive, 25 defensive) and recorded 9 blocked shots, while assisting 21 times and securing 13 steals. Defensively, Houston allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 46.8% from the floor, hitting 36 out of 77 attempts. The Rockets managed 25 assists and forced 11 turnovers, alongside 3 steals. On the boards, Houston amassed 45 rebounds, including 13 offensive. From the free-throw line, they converted 14 of their 18 attempts for a rate of 77.8%. Overall, the Rockets recorded a 46.3% field goal percentage, making 38 out of 82 shots and 12 of 36 from beyond the arc.
Kevin Durant made a significant impact on the game, finishing with 21 points on 7 of 15 shooting, playing 36 minutes and grabbing 8 rebounds. He maintained a shooting accuracy of 46.7% and notched up 6 assists.
The Rockets enter this matchup with a strong season record of 33-20. They are averaging 15.4 turnovers per game and committing 18.6 fouls. Houston averages 48.6 rebounds per game and has recorded 1,308 assists, ranking 28th in the league for assists per game. They boast a three-point shooting percentage of 37.0% (600 of 1,623) and a free-throw percentage of 75.5%. Offensively, the Rockets are scoring an average of 114.6 points per game, placing them 20th overall, while maintaining a field goal percentage of 47.1%.
On defense, the Rockets are forcing 13.6 turnovers per game and committing 20.4 personal fouls. Houston ranks 2nd in the league for most assists allowed, giving up 1,296 so far this season. Opponents are shooting at a 45.8% rate against them (2,136 of 4,664), and Houston concedes an average of 39.8 rebounds per game while allowing 34.9% shooting from three-point range. They rank 4th in the league for points allowed per game (109.6).
The Hornets recently secured a thrilling 110-107 victory over the Hawks. In this game, Charlotte achieved a total of 50 rebounds (35 defensive and 15 offensive). They turned the ball over 16 times but recorded 10 steals. Atlanta committed 21 fouls, leading to 29 free-throw attempts for the Hornets, of which they successfully converted 25 (86.2%). From beyond the arc, Charlotte made 19 of 51 attempts (37.3%), and their overall field goal percentage was 37.5%, hitting 33 of 88 shots. The Hawks shot 44.0% from the field, converting 37 of 84 attempts, while Charlotte’s three-point shooting was 27.8% (10 of 36) and they hit 23 of 30 free throws (76.7%). On the rebounding front, Charlotte allowed Atlanta to gather 41 total rebounds, including 8 offensive.
Brandon Miller stood out for the Hornets, scoring 31 points in 36 minutes on the court. He contributed 2 assists and secured 9 rebounds, shooting 10 of 26 for a field goal percentage of 38.5% during the game.
Charlotte holds a record of 26-29 this season. The Hornets are averaging 19.1 personal fouls per game, successfully shooting 82.1% from the free-throw line. They assist teammates 26.4 times per game (15th in the league) and average 15.9 turnovers. So far this season, Charlotte has scored 6,363 points (115.7 per game) and collects an average of 46.0 rebounds.
Defensively, the Hornets allow opponents to shoot 36.5% from three-point range (716 of 1,964) and permit 80.1% free-throw shooting. They average 27.1 assists and 39.5 rebounds allowed, ranking 20th and 1st respectively in the league. Charlotte is positioned 11th for points allowed per game at 113.8 and forces opponents into 12.5 turnovers on average, while allowing a field goal percentage of 47.2% (19th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Houston
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