Lakers132
Pacers136
Raptors94
Timberwolves117
Magic111
Knicks102
Thunder108
Grizzlies123Houston Rockets @ Brooklyn Nets: Jan 1, 2026
Rockets vs Nets final: the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on January 1, 2026 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 26 | 27 | 37 | 30 | 120 |
| Nets | 20 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 96 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 23 PTS Amen Thompson
- 9 REB Tari Eason
- 11 AST Kevin Durant
Nets
- 21 PTS Cam Thomas
- 8 REB Nic Claxton
- 7 AST Day'Ron Sharpe
Rockets vs Nets Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason F | 22 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6-7 | 2-2 | 1-2 | +15 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 33 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8-12 | 0-0 | 4-6 | +30 |
| Kevin Durant F | 36 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8-15 | 2-7 | 4-4 | +11 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 32 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-12 | 2-6 | 2-2 | +23 |
| Amen Thompson G | 32 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10-12 | 2-3 | 1-1 | +19 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Josh Okogie G | 20 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| JD Davison G | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 31 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5-11 | 2-6 | 2-3 | 0 |
Brooklyn Nets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Powell GF | 25 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-4 | 1-3 | -25 |
| Noah Clowney F | 25 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4-9 | 0-2 | 3-7 | -19 |
| Ziaire Williams F | 26 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 6-7 | -17 |
| Nic Claxton FC | 23 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 1-3 | -19 |
| Danny Wolf FC | 29 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -24 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Nolan Traore F | 26 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-8 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Day'Ron Sharpe C | 19 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jalen Wilson F | 22 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 5-6 | -7 |
| Tyrese Martin G | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Cam Thomas G | 22 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8-13 | 3-7 | 2-4 | +2 |
Rockets vs Nets Recap
Houston beat Brooklyn 120-96, dominant in the third quarter when the Rockets outscored the Nets 37-25 to break the game open. Houston improved to 21-10 while Brooklyn fell to 10-21.
Houston led 53-42 at halftime and stretched the lead to 23 points after three quarters. The Rockets shot 47 of 82 from the field while Brooklyn managed 34 of 76. Houston also dominated the glass, pulling down 45 rebounds to Brooklyn's 27.
Amen Thompson led Houston with 23 points, while Kevin Durant controlled the floor with 11 assists. Cam Thomas paced Brooklyn with 21 points. The Nets shot 18 of 30 from the free throw line but could not overcome Houston's efficiency overall.
The number to know: 14 turnovers for Houston. Despite careless ball handling, the Rockets still outscored Brooklyn by 24, showing their offensive depth carried them through sloppy stretches.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| 47-82 | Field Goals | 34-76 |
| 57.3% | FG % | 44.7% |
| 12-29 | 3-Pointers | 10-30 |
| 41.4% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 14-18 | Free Throws | 18-30 |
| 77.8% | FT % | 60.0% |
| 45 | Rebounds | 27 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 28 | Assists | 18 |
| 8 | Steals | 12 |
| 7 | Blocks | 2 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 22 | Fouls | 17 |
| 26 | Biggest Lead | 0 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 64.6% | 13.5% | 43.3% | 0.171 |
 Nets | 51.3% | 12.7% | 23.8% | 0.237 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Nets Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, January 1, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Nets YES Network
- Arena
- Barclays CenterBrooklyn
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Nets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- W vs Pacers 126-119 Dec 29, 2025
- W vs Cavaliers 117-100 Dec 27, 2025
- W @ Lakers 119-96 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Clippers 108-128 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Kings 124-125 Dec 21, 2025
Nets last 5
- L vs Warriors 107-120 Dec 29, 2025
- W @ Timberwolves 123-107 Dec 27, 2025
- W @ 76ers 114-106 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Raptors 96-81 Dec 21, 2025
- L vs Heat 95-106 Dec 18, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 27, 2025 Nets @ Rockets 109-137
More NBA Games on Jan 1, 2026
- Final
Miami Heat0-3118
Detroit Pistons3-0112Top: Powell 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1123
Dallas Mavericks1-2108Top: Maxey 34 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1120
Sacramento Kings0-3106Top: Brown 29 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2101
Los Angeles Clippers1-2118Top: Leonard 45 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Nets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Nets visit the Celtics Oct 27.
Rockets vs Nets FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Nets on Jan 1, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 23 points.
What are the Rockets and Nets records?
After this game the Rockets were 21-10 and the Nets were 10-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Nets?
Amen Thompson scored 23 for the Rockets. Cam Thomas scored 21 for the Nets.
Who leads the Rockets vs Nets season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Nets game?
The Rockets beat the Nets 137-109 on Oct 27, 2025 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Nets played?
At Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the home arena of the Brooklyn Nets.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Nets?
Rockets-Nets: Q1 26-20, Q2 27-22, Q3 37-25, Q4 30-29.
What is next for the Rockets and Nets?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Nets visit the Celtics on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 PM ET.