Unclean lots: Despite Jalen Green’s 41 points, Hornets saddle Rockets with NBA’s longest losing streak

Despite 41 points by Jalen Green, the Houston Rockets lost their 12th straight videogame Wednesday, representing the NBA’s longest losing streak this season. They’ve now lost 17 of 18 videogames, general, after a 122-117 obstacle (box rating) versus the lowly Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte (12-34) gotin as the NBA’s second-worst group, on paper, and they lost superstar guard LaMelo Ball midway through the videogame with an injury. Even so, led by 26 points from Terry Rozier, the Hornets still had too much for lifeless Houston (10-35), which saw Jabari Smith Jr. leave early with a right ankle injury.

Notable stats for the Rockets, who were onceagain without Kevin Porter Jr. due to a left foot injury, consistedof:

• Jalen Green: 41 points, 7 helps, 5 rebounds, 4 turnovers; 16-of-24 shooting (66.7%), 4-of-10 on 3-guidelines (40.0%)
• Alperen Sengun: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 6 helps, 3 turnovers, 2 takes; 10-of-16 shooting (62.5%)

No other Houston gamer scored more than 11 points. Now in his 2nd season, Green’s overall of 41 connected his profession high.

Scroll on for Wednesday’s highlights, analysis, and postgame interview response from Toyota . Houston returns to action Saturday night in Minnesota, with tipoff at 7 p.m. Central.