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Rockets beat Hornets for 2nd straight victory

CHARLOTTE: Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green each had 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-109 on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

Kenyon Martin Jr. added 14 points, Alperen Sengun had 14 points and 21 rebounds and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 13 points. The Rockets won consecutive games for the fifth time this season, improving to 21-50.

Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor tries to block a shot by Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 7, 2023. AP PHOTO