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ThunderNew York Knicks @ Houston Rockets: Mar 31, 2026
Knicks vs Rockets final: the Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks 111-94 on March 31, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 21 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 94 |
| Rockets | 37 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 111 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 22 PTS Karl-Anthony Towns
- 8 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 8 AST Jalen Brunson
Rockets
- 27 PTS Kevin Durant
- 8 REB Tari Eason
- 10 AST Alperen Sengun
Knicks vs Rockets Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby F | 38 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3-9 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 34 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-17 | 2-4 | 6-8 | -11 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 37 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-14 | 1-5 | 1-2 | -26 |
| Josh Hart G | 28 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-12 | 1-6 | 2-2 | -22 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 33 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jeremy Sochan F | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Miles McBride G | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1-9 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Pacome Dadiet F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 15 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -14 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-6 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +9 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun C | 29 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 4-6 | +8 |
| Kevin Durant F | 34 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10-18 | 4-7 | 3-4 | +28 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 39 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +14 |
| Amen Thompson G | 38 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8-14 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +19 |
| Tari Eason F | 30 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6-10 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +21 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Josh Okogie G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| JD Davison G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jeff Green F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 27 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8-12 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Clint Capela C | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -11 |
Knicks vs Rockets Recap
The Rockets beat the Knicks after a 37-21 first quarter that gave them a 16-point lead. Houston improved to 46-29, while New York fell to 48-28.
Houston held that lead through the middle quarters. The Rockets led 63-50 at halftime and 92-72 after three quarters. The Knicks won the second and fourth quarters by 3 points each, but the early gap stayed. Houston shot 42 of 78 from the field, against 36 of 85 for New York, and made 15 threes to the Knicks' 10.
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 27 points, and Alperen Sengun added 10 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the Knicks, and Jalen Brunson had 8 assists. Houston had 35 assists to New York's 22 and turned the ball over 8 times to the Knicks' 11.
The number to know: 35 assists. Houston assisted on 35 of its 42 field goals, and that ball movement fed the shooting edge.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 36-85 | Field Goals | 42-78 |
| 42.4% | FG % | 53.8% |
| 10-34 | 3-Pointers | 15-35 |
| 29.4% | 3P % | 42.9% |
| 12-16 | Free Throws | 12-16 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 75.0% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 22 | Assists | 35 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 16 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Biggest Lead | 21 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 48.2% | 10.7% | 27.3% | 0.141 |
 Rockets | 63.5% | 8.6% | 17.1% | 0.154 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, March 31, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- L @ Thunder 100-111 Mar 29, 2026
- L @ Hornets 103-114 Mar 26, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 121-116 Mar 24, 2026
- W vs Wizards 145-113 Mar 22, 2026
- W @ Nets 93-92 Mar 20, 2026
Rockets last 5
- W @ Pelicans 134-102 Mar 29, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 119-109 Mar 27, 2026
- L @ Timberwolves 108-110 Mar 25, 2026
- L @ Bulls 124-132 Mar 23, 2026
- W vs Heat 123-122 Mar 21, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 21, 2026 Rockets @ Knicks 106-108
More NBA Games on Mar 31, 2026
- Final
Phoenix Suns1-2111
Orlando Magic1-2115Top: Booker 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1117
Brooklyn Nets0-486Top: Miller 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1116
Detroit Pistons3-1127Top: Duren 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-299
Milwaukee Bucks1-3123Top: Rollins 24 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113
Los Angeles Lakers3-1127Top: Dončić 42 PTS, 12 ASTBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0114
Los Angeles Clippers1-2104Top: Holiday 30 PTSBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks visit the Bulls Oct 28; Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28.
Knicks vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Rockets on Mar 31, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks 111-94 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 27 points.
What are the Knicks and Rockets records?
After this game the Knicks were 48-28 and the Rockets were 46-29 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Rockets?
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 for the Knicks. Kevin Durant scored 27 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Knicks vs Rockets season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Rockets game?
The Knicks beat the Rockets 108-106 on Feb 21, 2026 at home.
Where was Knicks vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Rockets?
Knicks-Rockets: Q1 21-37, Q2 29-26, Q3 22-29, Q4 22-19.
What is next for the Knicks and Rockets?
Knicks visit the Bulls on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.