Detroit Pistons @ Houston Rockets: Jan 16, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-0 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Home

Pistons vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Saturday, January 16, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassPistons: 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
Fred VanVleetRocketsGOutRestOct 24, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pistons

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pistons vs Rockets Preview

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

They split last season's series 1-1. The Pistons rank 3rd in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game) and Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game).

Pistons vs Rockets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Pistons vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Pistons 3 GPRockets 3 GP
118.3#11
Points per game
121.0#8
105.7#5
Opponent points
111.3#11
47.3%#11
Field goal %
49.8%#4
42.0%#2
Three-point %
41.7%#3
77.9%#11
Free throw %
84.8%#4
52.0#2
Rebounds
43.0#18
28.7#4
Assists
28.0#6
6.3#27
Steals
9.3#14
7.7#3
Blocks
4.0#21
17.0#21
Turnovers
14.7#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hawks2-11.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5

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Pistons vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Pistons vs Rockets start?

The Detroit Pistons play the Houston Rockets on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Pistons vs Rockets on?

Local TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pistons and Rockets records?

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

Who is injured for Pistons vs Rockets?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 25: Fred VanVleet (Rockets, out, rest); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).

How did Pistons vs Rockets go last season?

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

Who won the last Pistons vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Pistons 111-104 on Jan 23, 2026 on the road.

Where is Pistons vs Rockets being played?

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

Is Pistons vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pistons 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.