Led by Jalen Greens 34 points (19 points, 7-8 FG in the 2nd half), the Rockets defeated the Magic, 134-127. Kevin Porter Jr. added 17 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists for the Rockets in the victory, while Paolo Banchero tallied 30 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Magic in the losing effort, his 2nd consecutive game with 30+ points. The Rockets improve to 2-9 on the season, while the Magic fall to 2-9.