Chicago Bulls @ Houston Rockets: Apr 4, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Chicago BullsBulls
1-4 · Away
4:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, April 4, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
5-0 · Home

Bulls vs Rockets tips off at 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT) on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Sunday, April 4, 20274:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassBulls: Chicago Sports Network app · 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
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Tobe AwakaBullsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026

Status as of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bulls

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bulls vs Rockets Preview

The Bulls are 1-4 this season and went 1-4 in their last 5 games, while the Rockets are 5-0 this season and went 5-0 in their last 5 games.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Rockets rank 1st in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Norman Powell (21.6 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Bulls vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Bulls last 5

Rockets last 5

Previous meetings

Bulls vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Bulls 5 GPRockets 5 GP
114.0#15
Points per game
123.0#4
130.2#30
Opponent points
108.8#8
42.1%#28
Field goal %
51.4%#2
27.6%#30
Three-point %
40.4%#1
78.6%#11
Free throw %
84.7%#3
44.8#14
Rebounds
45.0#12
24.4#24
Assists
28.0#6
9.0#12
Steals
10.2#5
4.8#16
Blocks
6.2#6
17.8#27
Turnovers
15.8#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Heat1-43.0
13Bucks1-43.0
14Bulls1-43.0
15Nets0-43.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Rockets5-0–
2Grizzlies4-00.5
3Trail Blazers3-01.0

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This Bulls vs Rockets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Bulls visit the Bucks Apr 6; Rockets host the Kings Apr 7.

Bulls vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Bulls vs Rockets start?

The Chicago Bulls play the Houston Rockets on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT).

What channel is Bulls vs Rockets on?

Local TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bulls and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Bulls were 1-4 and the Rockets were 5-0 this season.

Who is injured for Bulls vs Rockets?

As of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Tobe Awaka (Bulls, day-to-day, ankle); Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus).

How did Bulls vs Rockets go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Bulls vs Rockets game?

The Bulls beat the Rockets 132-124 on Mar 23, 2026 at home.

Where is Bulls vs Rockets being played?

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

Is Bulls vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bulls 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.