Updated Jan. 28, 2026, 12:10 p.m. CT

One of the Houston Rockets‘ penultimate games in the month of January is a Wednesday night bout versus the San Antonio Spurs, who look like a new and improved squad compared to last season. After San Antonio missed out on the 2025 NBA Playoffs entirely, it’s on track to not only qualify but hold home-court advantage in the first round and beyond.

Fans should anticipate a hotly contested back-and-forth affair between the two Texas-based squads, but the fact that it’s a home game for the Rockets will prove to be the deciding factor in the final outcome, as Houston will pull away late.

Records, standing, and streaksJan 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on during overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

At present, the Rockets have a 28-16 record, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ fourth-place slot.

The Spurs are the owners of a 31-15 record, good enough for second in the Western Conference.

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!What happened in the last game for each team?Jan 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dunks against Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Houston beat the Memphis Grizzlies (108-99) at home.

San Antonio fell to the New Orleans Pelicans (105-95) at home.

InjuriesDec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (middle) laughs on the bench with forward Kevin Durant (left) and guard Fred Vanvleet (right) during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

For San Antonio, Jeremy Sochan (left quad soreness) is questionable.  

For Houston, Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) is out and Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) is out.

Probable starting lineups – HoustonJan 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) passes the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesAmen ThompsonTari EasonKevin DurantJabari Smith Jr.Alperen SengunProbable starting lineups – San AntonioNov 7, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) and forward Jeremy Sochan (10) guard Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn ImagesDe’Aaron FoxStephon CastleJulian ChampagneHarrison BarnesVictor WembanyamaHere’s when you should tune in to see the game:Date: Jan. 28, 2026Time: 8:30 p.m. CT TV Channel: ESPN Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)