Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) shoots against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, right, reacts after making a three point basket against the Houston Rockets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin watch a free throw during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) shoots as Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, center, Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14), and center Nick Richards, right, chase a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) blocks the shot of Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)