Rockets Defeat Hornets For First Win Of Season

Fred VanVleet#5 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Toyota Center on November 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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The Rockets took down the Hornets for their first win of the season. Houston defeated Charlotte 128-119 at the Toyota Center. Fred VanVleet led the charge with 22 points and 11 assists, while also knocking down five shots from beyond the arc. Jalen Green scored a team-high 23 points as the Rockets improved to 1-and-3. Houston will remain home and welcome the Sacramento Kings to town on Saturday night.