The Houston Rockets beat down the Charlotte Hornets, 138-104, with Jalen Green's season-high 36 points and rookie Cam Whitmore's career-high 24 points.
Filipino-American guard Jalen Green made 12 of 20 baskets from the field, along with 10 defensive rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Watch @JalenGreen drop a season-high 36 points tonight ??
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 27, 2024
Thank us later. pic.twitter.com/Z3shOKmNd5
His 19-point production in the first half allowed the Rockets a comfortable 55-43 lead at halftime. The Hornets couldn’t get their shots up, allowing the Rockets to take control for the rest of the matchup.
Green got a lot of help for their second half demolition as the young Cam Whitmore scored 24 points, including four 3-pointers.
CAM 3 TRIPLES IN A ROW 💸💸💸 pic.twitter.com/IcOTggAwH1
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 27, 2024
Fred VanVleet also put up 14 points for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun supplied 11 points and seven assists.
Miles Bridges paced the Hornets with 21 markers and LaMelo Ball followed it up with 15 in the loss.
