Hornets Extend Franchise-Best Win Streak to 8 Games

Charlotte defeats Houston Rockets on the road, moving into 10th place in the Eastern Conference.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Houston Rockets on the road, extending their franchise-best win streak to 8 games. Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 24 points, while Josh Green scored a season-high 14 points off the bench. The win moves the Hornets into 10th place in the Eastern Conference, the final Play-In Tournament spot.

Why it matters

The Hornets' impressive win streak has them firmly in the playoff hunt, as they sit just 1.5 games behind the Atlanta Hawks for the 9th seed in the East. With two upcoming matchups against the Hawks, the Hornets have a chance to further improve their playoff positioning.

The details

The Hornets defeated the Rockets by double-digits, led by strong performances from Kon Knueppel (24 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists) and Josh Green (14 points on 4-for-4 shooting, 4 steals, 1 block). The win extends Charlotte's franchise-best win streak to 8 games, their longest such streak in over 25 years.

  • The Hornets defeated the Rockets on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • Charlotte's 8-game win streak is their longest since the 1999-2000 season.

The players

Kon Knueppel

A key player for the Charlotte Hornets, Knueppel led the team with 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in the win over the Rockets.

Josh Green

A Hornets bench player, Green scored a season-high 14 points on a perfect shooting night, adding 4 steals and 1 block.

Charles Lee

The head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, leading the team to an impressive 8-game win streak.

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What they’re saying

“Taking it game by game, not looking at the streak as a whole (...) I think that's the recipe for success.”

— Kon Knueppel (Sporting News)

“Playing a lot of games together, you get better and better at it (...) as we continue on in the season, we're gonna keep growing together and getting better.”

— Kon Knueppel (Sporting News)

What’s next

The Hornets will face the Atlanta Hawks twice in their next three games, giving them a chance to move ahead of the Hawks in the Eastern Conference standings.

The takeaway

The Hornets' impressive 8-game win streak has them firmly in the playoff hunt, and with two upcoming matchups against the Hawks, they have a chance to improve their position in the Eastern Conference. This remarkable turnaround highlights the team's growth and chemistry as they continue to exceed expectations this season.