Rozier scores 27, Hornets rout depleted Rockets 123-99


              Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. dunks during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives past Houston Rockets guard Trevelin Queen and center Alperen Sengun (28) for a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. dunks during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (35) attempts to block a shot from Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Houston Rockets guard Josh Christopher (9) defends against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) shoots over Houston Rockets guard Armoni Brooks (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) chases down the ball during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego gestures during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) passes the ball during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) drives the ball up court past Houston Rockets guard Trevelin Qeen (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Rozier scores 27, Hornets rout depleted Rockets 123-99