Jan. 20, 2026, 11:49 a.m. CT
For the third time in the last week alone, the Houston Rockets will take on an elite team in the Western Conference when they do battle versus the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Thus far, San Antonio has looked the part of a bona fide championship contender amid big man Victor Wembanyama’s third NBA season.
But the Rockets have been nearly unbeatable at home up to this point in the 2025-26 regular season, and the friendly confines of Toyota Center will propel them to an impressive victory over one of the West’s juggernauts.
Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 25-15 record and two-game winning streak, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ fifth-place slot.
The Spurs are the owners of a 30-13 record and three-game winning streak, good enough for second place in the Western Conference.
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Houston beat the New Orleans Pelicans (119-110) at home.
San Antonio came out on top over the Utah Jazz (123-110) at home.
Injuries
For San Antonio, while the team has yet to release its injury report, Devin Vassell (adductor) should be considered doubtful.
For Houston, Tari Eason (right ankle sprain) is questionable, Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) is out and Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) is out.
Probable starting lineups – HoustonAmen ThompsonJosh OkogieKevin DurantJabari Smith Jr.Alperen Sengun