Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets: Dec 27, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Away
3:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Thunder vs Rockets tips off at 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT) on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Sunday, December 27, 20263:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassThunder: Thunder+ · Rockets: Space City Home Network app
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

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
Alex CarusoThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-CDay-To-DayKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGDay-To-DayBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCDay-To-DayKneeOct 26, 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

Thunder

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Thunder vs Rockets Preview

The Thunder are 4-0 this season, while the Rockets are 4-0 this season.

The Thunder won last season's series 2-1. The Rockets rank 4th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Thunder vs Rockets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Thunder vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Thunder 4 GPRockets 4 GP
111.3#22
Points per game
120.8#7
100.8#2
Opponent points
111.0#11
44.6%#22
Field goal %
50.6%#3
34.4%#15
Three-point %
39.0%#4
87.5%#1
Free throw %
83.8%#4
46.8#8
Rebounds
45.3#13
23.3#27
Assists
28.8#4
9.5#13
Steals
9.8#9
7.8#3
Blocks
5.3#13
13.8#5
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5

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Thunder vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Thunder vs Rockets start?

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Houston Rockets on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 3:30 PM ET (12:30 PM PT).

What channel is Thunder vs Rockets on?

Local TV: Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder), Space City Home Network (Rockets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Thunder and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Thunder were 4-0 and the Rockets were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Thunder vs Rockets?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Alex Caruso (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder); Chet Holmgren (Thunder, day-to-day, knee); Jalen Williams (Thunder, out, ankle).

How did Thunder vs Rockets go last season?

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

Who won the last Thunder vs Rockets game?

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

Where is Thunder vs Rockets being played?

At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Is Thunder vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

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