Feb. 21, 2026Updated 6:25 pm EST
The Houston Rockets (34-20) will attempt to build on a five-game road win streak when they visit the New York Knicks (35-21) on Feb. 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.
How to watch Houston Rockets vs. New York KnicksHouston vs. New York odds
Injury reportsKnicks
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle)
Rockets
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (ACL),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
Stats to know
The Knicks record 117.9 points per game. That’s 8.4 more points than the 109.5 the Rockets allow.
The Rockets score an average of 114.5 points per game. That’s only 2.4 more points than the 112.1 the Knicks give up.
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