New York Knicks @ Houston Rockets: Dec 14, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New York KnicksKnicks
2-3 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, December 14, 2026
Houston RocketsRockets
5-0 · Home

Knicks vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Monday, December 14, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: MSG Network (Knicks), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Monday, December 14, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassKnicks: 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 SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Jose AlvaradoKnicksGOutAnkleOct 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

Knicks

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Knicks vs Rockets Preview

The Knicks are 2-3 this season and went 2-3 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 2nd in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Brunson (25.8 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Knicks vs Rockets Head-to-Head

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

Knicks last 5

Rockets last 5

Previous meetings

Knicks vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Knicks 5 GPRockets 5 GP
109.8#23
Points per game
123.0#4
109.6#9
Opponent points
108.8#8
42.1%#28
Field goal %
51.4%#2
35.9%#12
Three-point %
40.4%#1
75.8%#20
Free throw %
84.7%#3
48.2#5
Rebounds
45.0#12
26.8#12
Assists
28.0#6
7.2#24
Steals
10.2#5
4.4#22
Blocks
6.2#6
14.8#12
Turnovers
15.8#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Hawks2-32.0
8Pacers2-32.0
9Knicks2-32.0
10Wizards2-32.0
11Magic1-32.5

Western Conference

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

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Knicks vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Knicks vs Rockets start?

The New York Knicks play the Houston Rockets on Monday, December 14, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Knicks vs Rockets on?

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

What are the Knicks and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Knicks were 2-3 and the Rockets were 5-0 this season.

Who is injured for Knicks vs Rockets?

As of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Jose Alvarado (Knicks, out, ankle).

How did Knicks vs Rockets go last season?

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

Who won the last Knicks vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Knicks 111-94 on Mar 31, 2026 at home.

Where is Knicks vs Rockets being played?

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

Is Knicks vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Knicks 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.