The Houston Rockets will play host to the Atlanta Hawks at their home arena of Toyota Center this Friday (March 20) night. There, the Rockets will be looking to snap their current losing streak vs. their Eastern Conference foe. On the other side of the court, a red-hot Hawks outfit has a different point of view on how this contest should end as they look to keep their current win streak rolling vs. Houston.
We expect a Hawks win given how both ball clubs have been playing of late, but Houston has a very good shot of upending that outcome given their recent skid and the motivation it could provide.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 41-27 record and a two game losing streak, which has them fifth in the Western Conference standings.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 29: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets dunks against Mouhamed Gueye #18 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on January 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Hawks are the owners of a 38-31 record and an 11-game win streak, good enough for sixth in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 124-116 at home.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 29: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on January 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Atlanta beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 on the road.
Injuries
For Houston, Steven Adams (ankle), Jae’Sean Tate (knee), and Fred VanVleet (ACL) are out.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 06: Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets works against Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in a preseason game at Toyota Center on October 06, 2025 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
For Atlanta, Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is out.
Probable starting lineups – Rockets
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 29: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Probable starting lineups – Hawks
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What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets vs. Hawks: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/20)