Houston Rockets @ Chicago Bulls: Dec 13, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Away
6:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Home

Rockets vs Bulls tips off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at United Center, Chicago. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), Chicago Sports Network (Bulls).

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

Date & time
Sunday, December 13, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Bulls: Chicago Sports Network app
Arena
United CenterChicago

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
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Noa EssengueBullsFDay-To-DayHead ContusionOct 24, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Bulls

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Bulls Preview

The Rockets are 4-0 this season, while the Bulls are 1-3 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Rockets rank 2nd in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game) and Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game).

Rockets vs Bulls Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Bulls Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 4 GPBulls 4 GP
120.8#7
Points per game
110.8#23
111.0#11
Opponent points
129.5#30
50.6%#2
Field goal %
40.6%#30
39.0%#6
Three-point %
23.8%#30
83.8%#4
Free throw %
80.4%#10
45.3#13
Rebounds
46.3#10
28.8#4
Assists
22.5#28
9.8#12
Steals
9.5#15
5.3#13
Blocks
4.3#20
16.3#18
Turnovers
19.3#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

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

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Magic1-22.0
11Bucks1-32.5
12Bulls1-32.5
13Knicks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0

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This Rockets vs Bulls page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets host the Knicks Dec 14; Bulls host the Heat Dec 14.

Rockets vs Bulls FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Bulls start?

The Houston Rockets play the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Bulls on?

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

What are the Rockets and Bulls records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 4-0 and the Bulls were 1-3 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Bulls?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 26: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Noa Essengue (Bulls, day-to-day, head contusion); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest).

How did Rockets vs Bulls go last season?

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

Who won the last Rockets vs Bulls game?

The Bulls beat the Rockets 132-124 on Mar 23, 2026 at home.

Where is Rockets vs Bulls being played?

At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.

Is Rockets vs Bulls on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Rockets and Bulls markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Chicago Sports Network app for Bulls fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.