The Rockets defeated the Magic, 118-106. Fred VanVleet recorded a season-high 37 points, along with eight rebounds and six assists for the Rockets, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in the victory. Paolo Banchero tallied 21 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for the Magic in the losing effort. The Rockets improve to 39-40, while the Magic fall to 46-33.