Houston Rockets @ Miami Heat: Nov 16, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, November 16, 2026
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Home

Rockets vs Heat tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Kaseya Center, Miami. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WPLG Local 10 (Heat).

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

Date & time
Monday, November 16, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Heat WPLG Local 10
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Heat: Local 10+
Arena
Kaseya CenterMiami

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
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Pelle LarssonHeatGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Simone FontecchioHeatFDay-To-DayIllnessOct 27, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Heat

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Heat Preview

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

They split last season's series 1-1. The Rockets rank 3rd in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game).

Rockets vs Heat Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Heat Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 4 GPHeat 4 GP
120.8#7
Points per game
109.0#27
111.0#11
Opponent points
121.8#24
50.6%#3
Field goal %
43.2%#25
39.0%#4
Three-point %
30.6%#25
83.8%#4
Free throw %
72.1%#26
45.3#13
Rebounds
40.8#27
28.8#4
Assists
24.8#22
9.8#9
Steals
8.3#18
5.3#13
Blocks
5.0#17
16.3#19
Turnovers
14.3#8

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

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

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

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This Rockets vs Heat page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets visit the Pacers Nov 18; Heat host the Bucks Nov 18.

Rockets vs Heat FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Heat start?

The Houston Rockets play the Miami Heat on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Heat on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WPLG Local 10 (Heat). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Heat records?

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

Who is injured for Rockets vs Heat?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, ankle); Simone Fontecchio (Heat, day-to-day, illness).

How did Rockets vs Heat go last season?

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

Who won the last Rockets vs Heat game?

The Rockets beat the Heat 123-122 on Mar 21, 2026 at home.

Where is Rockets vs Heat being played?

At Kaseya Center in Miami, the home arena of the Miami Heat.

Is Rockets vs Heat on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Rockets and Heat markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Local 10+ for Heat fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.