Houston Rockets 105, Charlotte Hornets 101
NBA · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Charlotte Hornets 105–101 on 2026-02-19 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:27 swung win probability 54% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:27 swung win probability 54% → 0%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q2 19-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 2:58 (win probability 89% → 39% for the home side).
- Shot 51.2% eFG vs a 55.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 14–0 | Q2 2:58 | 89% → 39% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q3 9:58 | 42% → 78% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 1:19 | 80% → 36% |
| Houston Rockets | 11–0 | Q4 5:27 | 54% → 0% |