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As they get ready to play the Houston Rockets (31-18) on Thursday, Feb. 5 at Toyota Center, with the opening tip at 8 p.m. ET, the Charlotte Hornets (23-28) have three players currently listed on the injury report. The Rockets have listed four injured players.
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Rockets vs. Hornets Game Info
- When: Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
- TV: SCHN and FDSSE
Rockets' Injury Report
Rockets Injuries:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle),
Jae'Sean Tate: Out (Wrist),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Injury Management)
Rockets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 25.4 | 5.8 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| Amen Thompson | 18.4 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 15 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 14.3 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Reed Sheppard | 11.3 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2 |
Rockets Stats
- Houston outscores opponents by 5.4 points per game (scoring 115.5 per game to rank 17th in the league while giving up 110.1 per outing to rank fourth in the NBA) and has a +266 scoring differential overall.
- Kevin Durant leads the Rockets, recording 25.9 points per game (11th in the league).
- The 49.1 rebounds per game Houston averages rank first in the league, and are 9.4 more than the 39.7 its opponents collect per outing.
- Alperen Sengun's 9.4 rebounds per game lead the Rockets and rank 10th in league play.
- Houston connects on 11.2 three-pointers per game (26th in the league), while its opponents have made 12.2 on average.
- The Rockets' Reed Sheppard makes 2.4 three-pointers per game (38th in the NBA) to lead the team.
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Hornets' Injury Report
Hornets Injuries:
KJ Simpson: Out (Hip),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Tidjane Salaun: Out (Illness)
Hornets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 18.5 | 4.4 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3.7 |
| Brandon Miller | 21.7 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Kon Knueppel | 17 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Miles Bridges | 14 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Moussa Diabaté | 7.7 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
Hornets Stats
- Charlotte puts up 116 points per game (15th in league) while giving up 114.2 per contest (11th in NBA). It has a +90 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 1.8 points per game.
- Kon Knueppel is ranked 42nd in the league with a team-leading 18.7 points per game.
- Charlotte wins the rebound battle by an average of 6.4 boards. It pulls down 46 rebounds per game (fifth in league) compared to its opponents' 39.6.
- Moussa Diabate is 17th in the league with 8.5 rebounds per game, leading the Hornets.
- Charlotte knocks down 15.2 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league), two more than its opponents.
- The Hornets' most prolific three-point shooter, Knueppel, makes 3.3 per game (seventh-best in NBA).
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