Houston Rockets v New York Knicks: what the numbers say
Houston Rockets meet New York Knicks at Toyota Center (Houston), Tuesday 12:30pm (NBA). Houston Rockets have won 33 of the 49 meetings with New York Knicks since 2001.
The big picture
Houston Rockets come in 8th on the ladder; New York Knicks are 14th. Houston Rockets have the higher position to protect.
Houston Rockets are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.9 points for and 107.6 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Houston Rockets 33, New York Knicks 16.
Last time out (2025-26), Houston Rockets won 111–94 at Toyota Center (Houston).
Biggest margin between these two: Houston Rockets by 32 points in 2003-04 (111–79).
Players to watch
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (22.4 points a game, 64 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (20.8 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Toyota Center (Houston)
Houston Rockets have won 15 of their last 22 at Toyota Center (Houston).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Houston Rockets have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
