In the opening game of the NBA's 2024-25 regular season for both teams, the Houston Rockets will welcome the visiting Charlotte Hornets to Toyota Center on Wednesday night.
The Rockets went 3-1 in the recently completed preseason, while Charlotte was 1-2.
Houston went 41-41 in the 2023-24 regular season, as compared to 21-61 for the Hornets. The Rockets won both of their matchups versus Charlotte during that campaign.
As usual, Houston's expected starters are Fred VanVleet at point guard; Jalen Green at shooting guard; Dillon Brooks at small forward; Jabari Smith Jr.