Christian Wood recorded a career-high 33 points (13-19 FG), along with 16 rebounds for the Rockets as they defeated the Hornets, 146-143, in overtime. Kevin Porter Jr. added 23 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists for the Rockets in the victory, while LaMelo Ball tallied 19 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists for the Hornets, his 2nd triple-double of the season and 3rd of his career. The Rockets improve to 3-16 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 13-9.