Sacramento Kings @ Houston Rockets: Apr 7, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, April 7, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Home

Kings vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, April 7, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, April 7, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassKings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · 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
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Ben SimmonsKingsG-FOut For SeasonAchillesOct 18, 2026
Dylan CardwellKingsCOutCalfOct 15, 2026
Keegan MurrayKingsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Kings

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Kings vs Rockets Preview

The Kings are 0-3 this season, while the Rockets are 3-0 this season.

They split last season's series 2-2. The Rockets rank 3rd in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game) and Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game).

Kings vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2

Previous meetings

Kings vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Kings 3 GPRockets 3 GP
109.3#25
Points per game
121.0#8
124.0#25
Opponent points
111.3#11
45.2%#17
Field goal %
49.8%#4
28.6%#27
Three-point %
41.7%#3
72.5%#24
Free throw %
84.8%#4
42.7#19
Rebounds
43.0#18
21.0#30
Assists
28.0#6
7.7#22
Steals
9.3#14
2.3#30
Blocks
4.0#21
15.0#13
Turnovers
14.7#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

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Kings vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Kings vs Rockets start?

The Sacramento Kings play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, April 7, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Kings vs Rockets on?

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

What are the Kings and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Kings were 0-3 and the Rockets were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Kings vs Rockets?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 26: Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Keegan Murray (Kings, day-to-day, ankle); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee).

How did Kings vs Rockets go last season?

The regular-season series was split 2-2 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Kings vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Kings 128-97 on Feb 25, 2026 at home.

Where is Kings vs Rockets being played?

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

Is Kings vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Kings 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.