Milwaukee Bucks @ Houston Rockets: Dec 16, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Milwaukee BucksBucks
1-3 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Bucks vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

How to Watch Bucks vs Rockets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, December 16, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bucks My24 / Bucks+ · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassBucks: Bucks+ · Rockets: Space City Home Network app
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nate AmentBucksFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 20, 2026
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bucks

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bucks vs Rockets Preview

The Bucks are 1-3 this season, while the Rockets are 4-0 this season.

The Rockets won last season's series 2-0. The Rockets rank 4th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Tyler Herro (23.5 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Bucks vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesRockets 2-0

Previous meetings

Bucks vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Bucks 4 GPRockets 4 GP
116.8#11
Points per game
120.8#7
122.3#25
Opponent points
111.0#11
46.2%#14
Field goal %
50.6%#3
35.2%#13
Three-point %
39.0%#4
70.4%#28
Free throw %
83.8%#4
52.0#2
Rebounds
45.3#13
26.3#13
Assists
28.8#4
5.3#30
Steals
9.8#9
4.3#19
Blocks
5.3#13
17.0#22
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5

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Bucks vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Bucks vs Rockets start?

The Milwaukee Bucks play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Bucks vs Rockets on?

Local TV: My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bucks and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Bucks were 1-3 and the Rockets were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Bucks vs Rockets?

As of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28: Nate Ament (Bucks, day-to-day, ankle); Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus).

How did Bucks vs Rockets go last season?

The Rockets won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Bucks vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Bucks 119-113 on Apr 1, 2026 at home.

Where is Bucks vs Rockets being played?

At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Is Bucks vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bucks and Rockets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Space City Home Network app for Rockets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.