Despite Jalen Green’s 41 points, Hornets saddle Rockets with NBA’s longest losing streak
Despite 41 points by Jalen Green, the Houston Rockets lost their 12th straight game Wednesday, representing the NBA’s longest losing streak this season. They’ve now lost 17 of 18 games, overall, after a 122-117 setback (box score) versus the lowly Charlotte Hornets.
Charlotte (12-34) entered as the NBA’s second-worst team, on paper, and they lost superstar guard LaMelo Ball midway through the game with an injury. The Hornets led by Terry Rozier’s 26 points, Houston (10-35) was still too weak. Jabari Smith Jr. left the game with a right ankle injury.
The Rockets were without Kevin Porter Jr. again due to a left foot injury. Notable statistics include:
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Jalen Green41 points, 7 assists and 4 turnovers. (16-of-24 shooting 66.7%), 4 of 10 on 3-pointers (40.0%).
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Alperen Sengun: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 steals; 10-of-16 shooting (62.5%)
Houston’s other players have scored less than 11 points. Now in his second season, Green’s total of 41 tied his career high.
Scroll on for Wednesday’s highlights, analysis, and postgame interview reaction from Toyota Center. Houston will be back in action Saturday night in Minnesota. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Central.
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