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ClippersHouston Rockets @ New York Knicks: Feb 21, 2026
Rockets vs Knicks final: the New York Knicks beat the Houston Rockets 108-106 on February 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 21 | 33 | 37 | 15 | 106 |
| Knicks | 27 | 26 | 22 | 33 | 108 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 30 PTS Kevin Durant
- 12 REB Tari Eason
- 7 AST Amen Thompson
Knicks
- 25 PTS Karl-Anthony Towns
- 7 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 6 AST Jalen Brunson
Rockets vs Knicks Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant F | 38 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10-26 | 4-10 | 6-7 | +15 |
| Tari Eason F | 34 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Amen Thompson G | 41 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5-9 | 0-2 | 2-4 | +5 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 35 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8-13 | 4-8 | 1-2 | -9 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 31 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6-12 | 1-1 | 3-4 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Clint Capela C | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 21 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges F | 31 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 35 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-12 | 0-1 | 8-9 | -10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 34 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10-15 | 3-3 | 2-2 | +23 |
| OG Anunoby F | 40 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8-16 | 2-7 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Josh Hart G | 27 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jeremy Sochan F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 19 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 17 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Landry Shamet G | 25 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 2-4 | 2-3 | +8 |
Rockets vs Knicks Recap
The Knicks beat the Rockets after a 33-15 fourth quarter erased a 16-point deficit. New York improved to 36-21, while Houston fell to 34-21.
The Rockets scored 37 points in the third quarter to Knicks 22. Houston led 54-53 at halftime and 91-75 after three quarters. The fourth turned it back, and the Knicks held Houston to 15 points. New York committed 11 turnovers to the Rockets' 19.
Kevin Durant scored 30 points for Houston, and Tari Eason pulled down 12 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Jalen Brunson added 6 assists. New York shot 42 of 85 from the field, while Houston made 38 of 80.
The number to know: 14 of 16 on free throws. The Knicks made nearly every attempt at the line, and those points helped close the gap in a two-point game.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| 38-80 | Field Goals | 42-85 |
| 47.5% | FG % | 49.4% |
| 12-31 | 3-Pointers | 10-26 |
| 38.7% | 3P % | 38.5% |
| 18-23 | Free Throws | 14-16 |
| 78.3% | FT % | 87.5% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 29 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 24 | Assists | 26 |
| 5 | Steals | 11 |
| 6 | Blocks | 0 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 20 | Fouls | 19 |
| 18 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 55.0% | 17.4% | 38.2% | 0.225 |
 Knicks | 55.3% | 10.7% | 20.5% | 0.165 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Knicks Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, February 21, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Knicks MSG Network
- Arena
- Madison Square GardenNew York
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Knicks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- W @ Hornets 105-101 Feb 19, 2026
- L vs Clippers 102-105 Feb 11, 2026
- W vs Clippers 102-95 Feb 10, 2026
- W @ Thunder 112-106 Feb 7, 2026
- L vs Hornets 99-109 Feb 5, 2026
Knicks last 5
- L vs Pistons 111-126 Feb 19, 2026
- W @ 76ers 138-89 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Pacers 134-137 Feb 10, 2026
- W @ Celtics 111-89 Feb 8, 2026
- L @ Pistons 80-118 Feb 6, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 31, 2026 Knicks @ Rockets 94-111
More NBA Games on Feb 21, 2026
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2110
Phoenix Suns1-2113Top: Bane 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1111
New Orleans Pelicans0-3126Top: Maxey 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0120
Miami Heat0-4136Top: II 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-4122
San Antonio Spurs2-2139Top: Wembanyama 28 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1126
Chicago Bulls1-3110Top: Giddey 27 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Knicks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28; Knicks visit the Bulls Oct 28.
Rockets vs Knicks FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Knicks on Feb 21, 2026?
The New York Knicks beat the Houston Rockets 108-106 on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 25 points.
What are the Rockets and Knicks records?
After this game the Rockets were 34-21 and the Knicks were 36-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Knicks?
Kevin Durant scored 30 for the Rockets. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 for the Knicks.
Who leads the Rockets vs Knicks season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Knicks game?
The Rockets beat the Knicks 111-94 on Mar 31, 2026 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Knicks played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, the home arena of the New York Knicks.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Knicks?
Rockets-Knicks: Q1 21-27, Q2 33-26, Q3 37-22, Q4 15-33.
What is next for the Rockets and Knicks?
Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Knicks visit the Bulls on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.