The Houston Rockets will play host to the lowly Sacramento Kings this Wednesday (Dec. 3) evening at their home arena of Toyota Center as the Rockets look to rebound from an upset loss to a fellow Western Conference ball club also struggling to win games this season.
We expect that Houston will get back in the win column tonight against the Kings. Sacramento currently has a heaping helping of dysfunction and an equal serving of injured players to sort out if they want any chance at being competitive against a motivated Rockets squad at home. We could see another upset if Houston mails it in, but that seems unlikely after Monday’s loss.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 13-5 record, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ third-place slot.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 06: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets in action against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Toyota Center on November 06, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
The Kings are the owners of a 5-16 record, good enough for the West’s 13th-place spot.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston lost to the Utah Jazz 133-125 on the road.
Mar 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) warms up prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
The Kings lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 115-107 at home.
Injuries
For Houston, Stephen Adams (ankle) is questionable, and Tari Eason (oblique), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Fred VanVleet (ACL) are out.
Jan 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) controls the ball against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
For the Kings, Domantas Sabonis (knee) is out, Dennis Schroder (hip) is questionable, and Malik Monk (shoulder) is probable.
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Probable starting lineups – Houston
Dec 3, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) covers his face during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – SacramentoHere’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets vs. Kings: lineups, injury reports, broadcast (12/03)