Brooklyn Nets @ Houston Rockets: Mar 17, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Brooklyn NetsNets
0-3 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Nets vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, March 17, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: YES Network (Nets), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, March 17, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Nets YES Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassNets: 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 SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Tyler BilodeauNetsFDay-To-DayShoulderOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nets

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nets vs Rockets Preview

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

The Rockets won last season's series 2-0. The Rockets rank 2nd in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Julius Randle (22.0 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Nets vs Rockets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Nets vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Nets 3 GPRockets 4 GP
111.0#22
Points per game
120.8#7
123.7#26
Opponent points
111.0#11
41.7%#27
Field goal %
50.6%#2
37.8%#9
Three-point %
39.0%#6
76.4%#14
Free throw %
83.8%#4
42.0#24
Rebounds
45.3#13
23.3#26
Assists
28.8#4
10.3#7
Steals
9.8#12
3.0#28
Blocks
5.3#13
18.3#28
Turnovers
16.3#18

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Bulls1-32.5
13Knicks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-43.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Lakers3-00.5

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Nets vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Nets vs Rockets start?

The Brooklyn Nets play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, March 17, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Nets vs Rockets on?

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

What are the Nets and Rockets records?

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

Who is injured for Nets vs Rockets?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Tyler Bilodeau (Nets, day-to-day, shoulder).

How did Nets vs Rockets go last season?

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

Who won the last Nets vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Jan 1, 2026 on the road.

Where is Nets vs Rockets being played?

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

Is Nets vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Nets 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.