Houston Rockets @ Orlando Magic: Jan 24, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Away
6:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Home

Rockets vs Magic tips off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, January 24, 2027 at Amway Center, Orlando. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WRDQ TV 27 (Magic).

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

Date & time
Sunday, January 24, 20276:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Magic WRDQ TV 27
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Magic: DAZN
Arena
Amway CenterOrlando

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
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Izaiyah NelsonMagicFOutAnkleSep 28, 2026
Jalen SuggsMagicGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jonathan IsaacMagicFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Noah PendaMagicFOutHamstringOct 17, 2026
Paolo BancheroMagicFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Magic

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Magic Preview

The Rockets are 4-0 this season, while the Magic are 1-2 this season.

The Rockets won last season's series 2-0. The Rockets rank 7th in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game) and Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game).

Rockets vs Magic Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesRockets 2-0

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Magic Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 4 GPMagic 3 GP
120.8#7
Points per game
109.7#25
111.0#11
Opponent points
116.3#18
50.6%#3
Field goal %
45.1%#21
39.0%#4
Three-point %
32.2%#20
83.8%#4
Free throw %
73.4%#22
45.3#13
Rebounds
43.7#17
28.8#4
Assists
27.0#11
9.8#9
Steals
7.7#21
5.3#13
Blocks
4.3#19
16.3#19
Turnovers
17.0#22

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
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0

More NBA Games on Jan 24, 2027

This Rockets vs Magic page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets visit the Spurs Jan 26; Magic visit the Hornets Jan 25.

Rockets vs Magic FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Magic start?

The Houston Rockets play the Orlando Magic on Sunday, January 24, 2027 at Amway Center in Orlando. Tip-off is 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Magic on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), WRDQ TV 27 (Magic). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Magic records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 4-0 and the Magic were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Magic?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Izaiyah Nelson (Magic, out, ankle); Jalen Suggs (Magic, out, knee); Jonathan Isaac (Magic, day-to-day, knee); Noah Penda (Magic, out, hamstring).

How did Rockets vs Magic go last season?

The Rockets won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Rockets vs Magic game?

The Rockets beat the Magic 113-108 on Feb 26, 2026 on the road.

Where is Rockets vs Magic being played?

At Amway Center in Orlando, the home arena of the Orlando Magic.

Is Rockets vs Magic on NBA League Pass?

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