The New York Knicks are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in an interconference showdown.
New York enters Tuesday’s game with a 48-27 record after losing on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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In Sunday’s loss to the Thunder, Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 32 points, five rebounds and five assists while Karl-Anthony Towns added 15 points and 18 rebounds of his own.
Now New York will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against the Rockets in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Houston enters Tuesday’s contest with a 45-29 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on the road on Sunday night.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28)© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images


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Alperen Sengun led the way for the Rockets as he recorded 36 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists while Kevin Durant recorded 20 points, four rebounds and six assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Knicks Injury Report: Will Miles McBride, Landry Shamet Play?
For the Knicks, they have two players listed on their injury report for Tuesday’s game in Houston.
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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New York has listed Miles McBride as questionable due to a groin injury that he suffered on Sunday in his first game back from recovering from core muscle surgery.
If McBride is sidelined, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado could both be in line for increased roles.
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44)Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Knicks have ruled out Landry Shamet as he remains sidelined while recovering from a right knee contusion.
Rockets Injury Report
On the other side, the Rockets have two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out both Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams.
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5).© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Houston has ruled out VanVleet as he continues to recover from a torn ACL that he suffered in the offseason.
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) talks with head coach Ime UdokaChristopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
(Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images)
The Rockets have also ruled out Adams as he is set to miss the remainder of the season while recovering from ankle surgery.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Knicks and Rockets from Houston at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.