Houston Rockets @ Memphis Grizzlies: Dec 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, December 18, 2026
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
2-0 · Home

Rockets vs Grizzlies tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at FedExForum, Memphis. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) (Grizzlies).

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

Date & time
Friday, December 18, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN)
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Grizzlies: DAZN
Arena
FedExForumMemphis

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
Cedric CowardGrizzliesG-FDay-To-DayWristOct 22, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Grizzlies

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Grizzlies Preview

The Rockets are 3-0 this season, while the Grizzlies are 2-0 this season.

The Rockets won last season's series 4-0. The Grizzlies rank 4th in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game) and Ty Jerome (36.5 points per game).

Rockets vs Grizzlies Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesRockets 4-0

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Grizzlies Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 3 GPGrizzlies 2 GP
121.0#8
Points per game
117.0#12
111.3#10
Opponent points
105.5#5
49.8%#4
Field goal %
46.9%#14
41.7%#3
Three-point %
38.4%#8
84.8%#4
Free throw %
76.0%#16
43.0#17
Rebounds
51.0#4
28.0#5
Assists
25.0#17
9.3#13
Steals
7.5#23
4.0#20
Blocks
7.0#4
14.7#10
Turnovers
19.0#25

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Lakers3-0–
2Rockets3-0–
3Trail Blazers2-00.5
4Timberwolves2-00.5
5Thunder2-00.5
6Grizzlies2-00.5
7Clippers1-11.5
8Nuggets1-11.5

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Rockets vs Grizzlies FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Grizzlies start?

The Houston Rockets play the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, December 18, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Grizzlies on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) (Grizzlies). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Grizzlies records?

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

Who is injured for Rockets vs Grizzlies?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 25: Fred VanVleet (Rockets, out, rest); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Cedric Coward (Grizzlies, day-to-day, wrist).

How did Rockets vs Grizzlies go last season?

The Rockets won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Rockets vs Grizzlies game?

The Rockets beat the Grizzlies 132-101 on Apr 12, 2026 at home.

Where is Rockets vs Grizzlies being played?

At FedExForum in Memphis, the home arena of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Is Rockets vs Grizzlies on NBA League Pass?

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