The Rockets defeated the Hornets, 128-119. Fred VanVleet led the way for the Rockets with 22 points and 11 assists, while Jalen Green (23 points) and Dillon Brooks (20 points) added a combined 43 points in the victory. P.J. Washington tallied 23 points and three rebounds for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Rockets improve to 1-3 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 1-3.