Houston Rockets @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Jan 13, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Away
9:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
3-0 · Home

Rockets vs Thunder tips off at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. Watch it on ESPN.

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

Date & time
Wednesday, January 13, 20279:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Watch on
ESPN
Stream
ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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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
Nikola TopicThunderGOutBackOct 19, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCOutKneeOct 19, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Thunder Preview

The Rockets are 3-0 this season, while the Thunder are 3-0 this season.

The Thunder won last season's series 2-1. The Rockets rank 6th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.7 points per game).

Rockets vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesThunder 2-1

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 3 GPThunder 3 GP
121.0#8
Points per game
106.7#28
111.3#11
Opponent points
96.3#1
49.8%#4
Field goal %
42.6%#24
41.7%#3
Three-point %
33.3%#16
84.8%#4
Free throw %
88.2%#2
43.0#18
Rebounds
46.3#10
28.0#6
Assists
23.0#27
9.3#14
Steals
11.7#4
4.0#21
Blocks
8.0#2
14.7#10
Turnovers
13.0#3

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Lakers3-0–
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5

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This Rockets vs Thunder page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Rockets host the Wizards Jan 15; Thunder host the Jazz Jan 15.

Rockets vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Thunder start?

The Houston Rockets play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Thunder on?

Rockets vs Thunder airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.

What are the Rockets and Thunder records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 3-0 and the Thunder were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Thunder?

As of 11:10 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); Nikola Topic (Thunder, out, back); Thomas Sorber (Thunder, out, knee).

How did Rockets vs Thunder go last season?

The Thunder won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Rockets vs Thunder game?

The Rockets beat the Thunder 112-106 on Feb 7, 2026 on the road.

Where is Rockets vs Thunder being played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Rockets vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

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