Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-101 on Monday night for their third straight win.
Amen Thompson had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Cam Whitmore chipped in with 17 points off the bench for the Rockets. They led by 34 in the second half after getting a strong effort from their young corps of players.
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