Lots of preparation paid off this evening, as Houston blew past Charlotte 101-76. "Coach did a great job for this one," said Houston star White. "He really studied Charlotte, figured out their tendencies, and gave us one heck of a game plan. I think we're almost getting spoiled with his great work - every game we go out there knowing exactly what our opponent is going to try. We don't always get blowouts like this, but we are always the better-prepared team."

Houston was led by White (16 points, 10 boards, 2 assists, a steal, 3 blocks), Lewis (22 points, 1 assists, a steal), Atkins (13 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, 4 blocks). Charlotte was led by Morse (25 points, 4 blocks), Murphy (9 points, 13 boards, 3 assists), Mcfadden (13 points, a steal).

With this victory, Houston are now 9-3 and 4-0 at home. They stay at #2 in the Southwest and remain at #4 overall in the Western Conference. Charlotte are now 6-6 with this defeat. They stay at #2 in the Southeast and remain at #6 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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