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Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Clutch Win over Hornets The Houston Rockets won a huge game on the road against the Charlotte Hornets, 105-101, in comeback fashion on Thursday night. This was the...

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Reed Sheppard - Adds 13 points off bench Sheppard amassed 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 win over Charlotte.

Impact Sheppard was the only bench player to finish the night in double figures, though he struggled to find the bottom of the net from beyond the arc. He looked like he was turning the corner after going 9-for-16 from three in his last two games before the All-Star break, but he was unable to build off his recent success. Despite his shooting woes, Sheppard has seen a slight uptick in playing time lately, averaging 27.8 minutes per game over his last four outings after logging 24.5 minutes per matchup in his first 50 appearances of the campaign.

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Amen Thompson - Tallies four swipes Thompson notched nine points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Thompson had a below-average night offensively, but he made up for it with his effort on the opposite end. He recorded four steals for the second time in his last nine games and registered a block for the third time in four appearances. Thompson is averaging 11.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals over his last five games.

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Kevin Durant - Drops 35 points in victory Durant accumulated 35 points (14-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Durant posted an impressive shooting performance and pulled his weight on the defensive end by accounting for three of the team's eight blocks. Only two other starters scored in double figures, so it was Durant who carried the offense to a win. The 37-year-old has also been more involved on the boards lately by grabbing eight rebounds in back-to-back showings.

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Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101

Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday night

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Hornets injury report vs. Rockets: Are Coby White, LaMelo Ball playing tonight? | Sporting News The Charlotte Hornets will return from the All-Star break to take on the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

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Hornets' LaMelo Ball says he feels blessed that he wasn't hurt in car crash

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, one day after being involved i...

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Rockets vs. Hornets Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, February 19, 2026 The Houston Rockets (33-20) visit the Charlotte Hornets (26-29) after winning four straight road games. The Rockets are favored by 4.5 point...

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Charlotte's LaMelo Ball not injured after 2-car crash in downtown Charlotte, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the situation, Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was not injured after being involved in a two-car crash in downtown Charlotte on Wednes...

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Kevin Durant addresses social media burner account speculation Kevin Durant has openly admitted to using social media burner accounts in the past. This time, he deflected when asked about an account crea...

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Rockets' Kevin Durant responds to burner account allegations | Sporting News Durant has been accused of using a burner account to talk trash about his teammates in Houston.

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Dorian Finney-Smith - Off injury report Finney-Smith (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Houston's final contest prior to the All-Star break was the second half of a back-to-back, which Finney-Smith sat out, but he's good to go for Thursday to occupy his usual role off the bench. However, the veteran forward has failed to score at least five points in each of his last seven appearances, diminishing most of his fantasy appeal.

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Kevin Durant makes strong statement on latest Twitter burner accounts drama Over the weekend, Houston Rockets' star Kevin Durant faced serious allegations about using burner accounts on X. The two-time NBA champion r...

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Kevin Durant Refuses to Address the Elephant in the Room Over Burner Allegations as Rockets' Locker Room Feelings Made Clear Kevin Durant has been at the center of controversy for the last week.

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Kevin Durant Responds to Social Media Drama at Rockets' Practice Houston's superstar spoke to the media after allegations of a burner account surfaced.

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NBA Betting Picks for Thursday Feb. 19th's Return From All-Star Break | Deadspin.com The NBA returns from the All-Star break with a 10-game slate. Here are the top betting picks for Pistons vs. Knicks, Celtics vs. Warriors, a...

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Kevin Durant's alleged burner accounts bash countless NBA stars The Houston Rockets might not be at the top of the Western Conference this season, but Kevin Durant remains a major NBA talking point as his...

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Houston takes on Charlotte, seeks 5th straight road win

Houston will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Rockets play Charlotte

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DeMarcus Cousins Details His Big Three Vision From Pels Days Years later, the 2017–18 New Orleans Pelicans remain one of the NBA’s great unanswered “what if” teams.While the Houston Rockets are often r...

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Rockets' Fred VanVleet Sees Resemblance Between Tari Eason and Clippers Kawhi Leonard Sunday's All-Star game had a very different look and feel to what's become the norm. NBA commissioner Adam Silver tweaked the game format to...

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Kevin Durant Burner Account Claims Resurface With Receipts Kevin Durant is once again at the center of burner account speculation, with social media claims emerging during All-Star Weekend that the H...

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"A lot of signs that it's him" - Bill Simmons stunned by KD's alleged trash talk of teammates from his burner account Bill Simmons reacts to the viral screenshots allegedly linking Kevin Durant to a burner account, questioning how the Rockets star can face h...

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Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101

Hornets' LaMelo Ball says he feels blessed that he wasn't hurt in car crash

Charlotte's LaMelo Ball not injured after 2-car crash in downtown Charlotte, AP source says

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Houston takes on Charlotte, seeks 5th straight road win