In the opening contest of the 2024-25 season for both teams, the Houston Rockets battle the Charlotte Hornets on October 23, 2024. The matchup airs on SCHN and FDS-SE(CHA).

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Rockets vs. Hornets Game Info

• When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
• TV Channel: SCHN, FDS-SE(CHA)
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Rockets Stats Insights

• The Rockets shot 45.9% from the field last season, 3.5 percentage points lower than the 49.4% the Hornets allowed to opponents.
• Houston had a 12-8 straight-up record in games it shot higher than 49.4% from the field.
• The Hornets ranked 30th in rebounding in the NBA. The Rockets finished third.
• Last year, the Rockets averaged only 2.5 fewer points per game (114.3) than the Hornets allowed (116.8).
• Houston had a 19-12 record last season when putting up more than 116.8 points.

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Hornets Stats Insights

• The Hornets’ 46% shooting percentage from the field last season was 0.3 percentage points lower than the Rockets gave up to their opponents (46.3%).
• Charlotte put together an 18-21 straight up record in games it shot over 46.3% from the field.
• The Rockets ranked sixth in the NBA in offensive rebounding. The Hornets ranked 26th.
• The Hornets’ 106.6 points per game last year were 6.6 fewer points than the 113.2 the Rockets gave up.
• Charlotte put together a 16-14 record last season in games it scored more than 113.2 points.

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Rockets Home & Away Comparison

• The Rockets posted 116 points per game in home games last season. Away from home, they averaged 112.7 points per contest.
• Houston allowed 110.7 points per game at home last season, compared to 115.8 away from home.
• When it comes to three-point shooting, the Rockets performed better when playing at home last season, sinking 13.5 three-pointers per game with a 37.3% three-point percentage, compared to 12 threes per game and a 33.1% three-point percentage in away games.

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Hornets Home & Away Comparison

• In 2023-24, the Hornets averaged three more points per game at home (108.1) than on the road (105.1).
• In 2023-24, the Hornets gave up 1.4 fewer points per game at home (116.1) than on the road (117.5).
• The Hornets sunk more 3-pointers at home (12.2 per game) than away (11.9) last season. They also had a higher 3-point percentage at home (35.7%) than away (35.2%).

Rockets Injuries

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Hornets Injuries