Orlando Magic @ Houston Rockets: Jan 29, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 29, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Magic vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Friday, January 29, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Friday, January 29, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassMagic: 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
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Izaiyah NelsonMagicFOutAnkleSep 28, 2026
Jalen SuggsMagicGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jonathan IsaacMagicFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Noah PendaMagicFOutHamstringOct 17, 2026
Paolo BancheroMagicFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Magic

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Magic vs Rockets Preview

The Magic are 1-2 this season, while the Rockets are 4-0 this season.

The Rockets won last season's series 2-0. The Rockets rank 7th in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Magic vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesRockets 2-0

Previous meetings

Magic vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Magic 3 GPRockets 4 GP
109.7#25
Points per game
120.8#7
116.3#18
Opponent points
111.0#11
45.1%#21
Field goal %
50.6%#3
32.2%#20
Three-point %
39.0%#4
73.4%#22
Free throw %
83.8%#4
43.7#17
Rebounds
45.3#13
27.0#11
Assists
28.8#4
7.7#21
Steals
9.8#9
4.3#19
Blocks
5.3#13
17.0#22
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0

Western Conference

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

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This Magic vs Rockets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Magic host the Nets Jan 31; Rockets visit the Mavericks Jan 31.

Magic vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Magic vs Rockets start?

The Orlando Magic play the Houston Rockets on Friday, January 29, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Magic vs Rockets on?

Local TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Magic and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Magic were 1-2 and the Rockets were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Magic vs Rockets?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Izaiyah Nelson (Magic, out, ankle); Jalen Suggs (Magic, out, knee); Jonathan Isaac (Magic, day-to-day, knee); Noah Penda (Magic, out, hamstring).

How did Magic vs Rockets go last season?

The Rockets won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Magic vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Magic 113-108 on Feb 26, 2026 on the road.

Where is Magic vs Rockets being played?

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

Is Magic vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Magic 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.