Miami Heat @ Houston Rockets: Feb 28, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Away
9:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, February 28, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Heat vs Rockets tips off at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. Watch it on NBC and Peacock.

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

Date & time
Sunday, February 28, 20279:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Watch on
NBC and Peacock Free over the air
Stream
PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Pelle LarssonHeatGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Simone FontecchioHeatFDay-To-DayIllnessOct 27, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Heat

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Heat vs Rockets Preview

The Heat are 0-4 this season, while the Rockets are 4-0 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Rockets rank 3rd in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Heat vs Rockets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Heat vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Heat 4 GPRockets 4 GP
109.0#27
Points per game
120.8#7
121.8#24
Opponent points
111.0#11
43.2%#25
Field goal %
50.6%#3
30.6%#25
Three-point %
39.0%#4
72.1%#26
Free throw %
83.8%#4
40.8#27
Rebounds
45.3#13
24.8#22
Assists
28.8#4
8.3#18
Steals
9.8#9
5.0#17
Blocks
5.3#13
14.3#8
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

Western Conference

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

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Heat vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Heat vs Rockets start?

The Miami Heat play the Houston Rockets on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT).

What channel is Heat vs Rockets on?

Heat vs Rockets airs nationally on NBC and Peacock. Stream it on Peacock.

What are the Heat and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Heat were 0-4 and the Rockets were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Heat vs Rockets?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, ankle); Simone Fontecchio (Heat, day-to-day, illness).

How did Heat vs Rockets go last season?

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

Who won the last Heat vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Heat 123-122 on Mar 21, 2026 at home.

Where is Heat vs Rockets being played?

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

Can I watch Heat vs Rockets for free?

Yes. NBC and Peacock games air free over the air on NBC with an antenna, and stream on Peacock with a subscription.