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INJURY REPORT: HORNETS - QUESTIONABLE: Dennis Smith Jr (R Toe Sprain), Mark Williams (L Ankle Sprain) OUT: Terry Rozier (R Foot Discomfort), Cody Martin (L Knee
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Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets Game Preview
Houston Rockets vs Charlotte Hornets Game Preview

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INJURY REPORT:

HORNETS - QUESTIONABLE: Dennis Smith Jr (R Toe Sprain), Mark Williams (L Ankle Sprain) OUT: Terry Rozier (R Foot Discomfort), Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness), LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Surgery), Gordon Hayward (L Thumb Sprain), Kelly Oubre (R Shoulder Strain), PJ Washington (R Foot Sprain)

ROCKETS: QUESTIONABLE: Jae'Sean Tate (L Knee Soreness), TyTy Washington Jr (G-League), Darius Days (G-League), Trevor Hudgins (G-League)

GAME PREVIEW: In Charlotte's last home game of the season they welcome back former Bobcats assistant coach Stephen Silas for the first time since the passing of his father Paul Silas. Expect this to be an emotional evening for Stephen who has endured a challenging year coaching the 20-60 Houston Rockets. However, Rockets fans will be hoping the misery continues for the last two games as they battle the Spurs (20-60) for the second best lottery odds in the Wembanyama sweep stakes. Will Houston sit their best players in order to try and cement a loss to a young, inexperienced Charlotte team? It wouldn't surprise me, the Rockets have been actively tanking the hardest of any team in the NBA all season.

KEY MATCHUP: Gerald Green vs Svi Mykhailuk

That's right, Svi Mykhailuk who at one point was considered a throw in as part of the McDaniels trade has emerged into Charlotte's best offensive option in recent weeks. Over the last 7 games Mykhailuk has taken full advantage of the opportunity, averaging 16pts 4reb 5ast 1.3stl on FG 50% 3P 43%. Mykhailuk will have his hands full on defense guarding Houston's athletic scoring guard Jalen Green who is coming off a 32 point game against Denver. Charlotte will need to make sure they execute their defensive coverages well or else Green will get to the rim and draw fouls at will.

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Point Guard

Kevin Porter Jr

Dennis Smith Jr

Shooting Guard

Jalen Green

Svi Mykhailuk

Small Forward

KJ Martin Jr

Bryce McGowens

Power Forward

Jabari Smith

JT Thor

Center

Alperen Sengun

Nick Richards

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Twitter: @British_Buzz Linked In: James Plowright Muck Rack: James Plowright About Me Bylines for: Sports Illustrated, Sky Sports NBA, SB Nation, Queen City Hoops Based in Manchester in the United Kingdom, I have covered the Charlotte Hornets since 2008. When I was 16 years old I won a blogging competition on Bobcats.com, this ignited my passion for journalism and since then I went on to write for a variety of blogs; Hornets Planet, Queen City Hoops and At The Hive. In 2022 I took on the role as site content manager for the Charlotte Hornets Fannation site (AllHornets.com).  I am also the founder of the All Hornets Podcast Network, having recorded over 350+ Hornets related podcasts.  Awards - The All Hornets podcast was nominated for "Best Team Podcast" in the 2022 Sports Podcast Awards.  - I was nominated for "Sports Writer of the Year" in 2013 for LSU Media while studying my B.A in History and International Relations at Loughborough University. 

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