Washington Wizards @ Houston Rockets: Jan 15, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Washington WizardsWizards
2-3 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 15, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
5-0 · Home

Wizards vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Friday, January 15, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: Monumental Sports Network (Wizards), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Friday, January 15, 20278:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Wizards Monumental Sports Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassWizards: Monumental Sports Network+ · 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
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Jamir WatkinsWizardsFOut For SeasonACLJul 30, 2026
Justin ChampagnieWizardsFOutFootOct 26, 2026
Tristan VukcevicWizardsCOutHipOct 1, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Wizards

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Wizards vs Rockets Preview

The Wizards are 2-3 this season and went 2-3 in their last 5 games, while the Rockets are 5-0 this season and went 5-0 in their last 5 games.

The Rockets won last season's series 2-0. The Rockets rank 1st in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Anthony Davis (21.8 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Wizards vs Rockets Head-to-Head

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

Wizards last 5

Rockets last 5

Previous meetings

Wizards vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Wizards 5 GPRockets 5 GP
113.6#17
Points per game
123.0#4
115.8#19
Opponent points
108.8#8
47.9%#5
Field goal %
51.4%#2
28.5%#29
Three-point %
40.4%#1
83.1%#5
Free throw %
84.7%#3
40.2#28
Rebounds
45.0#12
25.8#16
Assists
28.0#6
7.4#23
Steals
10.2#5
5.6#11
Blocks
6.2#6
13.6#5
Turnovers
15.8#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Pacers2-32.0
9Knicks2-32.0
10Wizards2-32.0
11Magic1-32.5
12Heat1-43.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Rockets5-0–
2Grizzlies4-00.5
3Trail Blazers3-01.0

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This Wizards vs Rockets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Wizards host the Pacers Jan 17; Rockets host the Pistons Jan 16.

Wizards vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Wizards vs Rockets start?

The Washington Wizards play the Houston Rockets on Friday, January 15, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Wizards vs Rockets on?

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

What are the Wizards and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Wizards were 2-3 and the Rockets were 5-0 this season.

Who is injured for Wizards vs Rockets?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Jamir Watkins (Wizards, out for season, acl); Justin Champagnie (Wizards, out, foot); Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards, out, hip).

How did Wizards vs Rockets go last season?

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

Who won the last Wizards vs Rockets game?

The Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 on Mar 2, 2026 on the road.

Where is Wizards vs Rockets being played?

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

Is Wizards vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Wizards 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.