Houston Rockets @ Charlotte Hornets: Jan 22, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 22, 2027
Charlotte HornetsHornets
2-1 · Home

Rockets vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Friday, January 22, 2027 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

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

Date & time
Friday, January 22, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Hornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

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 VanVleetRocketsGDay-To-DayRestOct 24, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCDay-To-DayRestOct 24, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Hornets Preview

The Rockets are 3-0 this season, while the Hornets are 2-1 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Rockets rank 4th in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game) and Naz Reid (20.0 points per game).

Rockets vs Hornets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 3 GPHornets 3 GP
121.0#8
Points per game
102.0#29
111.3#11
Opponent points
113.7#14
49.8%#4
Field goal %
40.8%#29
41.7%#3
Three-point %
29.6%#25
84.8%#4
Free throw %
88.5%#1
43.0#18
Rebounds
45.7#11
28.0#6
Assists
23.0#27
9.3#14
Steals
6.3#27
4.0#21
Blocks
5.3#13
14.7#10
Turnovers
20.0#28

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

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

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Pacers2-11.0
6Wizards2-11.0
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5

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This Rockets vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets visit the Magic Jan 24; Hornets visit the Celtics Jan 23.

Rockets vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Hornets start?

The Houston Rockets play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, January 22, 2027 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Hornets on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Hornets records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 3-0 and the Hornets were 2-1 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Hornets?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 26: Fred VanVleet (Rockets, day-to-day, rest); Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, day-to-day, rest); Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring).

How did Rockets vs Hornets go last season?

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

Who won the last Rockets vs Hornets game?

The Rockets beat the Hornets 105-101 on Feb 19, 2026 on the road.

Where is Rockets vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Rockets vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

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