Charlotte Hornets @ Houston Rockets: Feb 26, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, February 26, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Hornets vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Friday, February 26, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Friday, February 26, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · 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
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 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

Hornets

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Rockets Preview

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

They split last season's series 1-1. The Rockets rank 4th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Hornets vs Rockets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPRockets 4 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
120.8#7
111.0#11
Opponent points
111.0#11
41.5%#28
Field goal %
50.6%#3
29.8%#27
Three-point %
39.0%#4
87.0%#2
Free throw %
83.8%#4
47.8#6
Rebounds
45.3#13
21.5#30
Assists
28.8#4
6.8#24
Steals
9.8#9
5.3#13
Blocks
5.3#13
17.8#27
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5

Western Conference

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

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Hornets vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Rockets start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Houston Rockets on Friday, February 26, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Rockets on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Rockets records?

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

Who is injured for Hornets 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); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, out, hamstring).

How did Hornets vs Rockets go last season?

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

Who won the last Hornets vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Hornets 105-101 on Feb 19, 2026 on the road.

Where is Hornets vs Rockets being played?

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

Is Hornets vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets 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.