Houston Rockets @ Toronto Raptors: Dec 20, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Away
3:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
2-1 · Home

Rockets vs Raptors tips off at 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), TSN / Sportsnet (Canada) (Raptors).

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

Date & time
Sunday, December 20, 20263:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Raptors TSN / Sportsnet (Canada)
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Raptors: TSN+ / Sportsnet+
Arena
Scotiabank ArenaToronto

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
Kawhi LeonardRaptorsFOutKneeOct 25, 2026
Nate BittleRaptorsCOutFootOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Raptors

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Raptors Preview

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

The Rockets won last season's series 2-0. The Rockets rank 4th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game) and RJ Barrett (21.0 points per game).

Rockets vs Raptors Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Raptors Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 4 GPRaptors 2 GP
120.8#7
Points per game
123.5#5
111.0#11
Opponent points
97.0#1
50.6%#3
Field goal %
44.4%#24
39.0%#4
Three-point %
26.2%#29
83.8%#4
Free throw %
80.6%#9
45.3#13
Rebounds
51.5#3
28.8#4
Assists
28.0#5
9.8#9
Steals
13.5#1
5.3#13
Blocks
6.0#7
16.3#19
Turnovers
13.0#2

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
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0

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This Rockets vs Raptors page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets visit the 76ers Dec 23; Raptors visit the Wizards Dec 22.

Rockets vs Raptors FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Raptors start?

The Houston Rockets play the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Tip-off is 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Raptors on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), TSN / Sportsnet (Canada) (Raptors). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Raptors records?

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

Who is injured for Rockets vs Raptors?

As of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28: Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Kawhi Leonard (Raptors, out, knee); Nate Bittle (Raptors, out, foot).

How did Rockets vs Raptors go last season?

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

Who won the last Rockets vs Raptors game?

The Rockets beat the Raptors 113-99 on Mar 10, 2026 at home.

Where is Rockets vs Raptors being played?

At Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the home arena of the Toronto Raptors.

Is Rockets vs Raptors on NBA League Pass?

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