Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs (01-20-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is set for a crucial matchup as the Houston Rockets clash with the San Antonio Spurs. The match will tip off at 8:00 pm ET on Tuesday. The Houston Rockets have previously won 25 out of the 40 games. Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams have been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson.

As for the San Antonio Spurs, they have previously won only 30 matches out of the 43 played. With players like Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Devin Vassell has been sidelined due to injuries. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Houston Rockets will host the San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The match will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, exclusively on NBC/Peacock, SCHN, and FDSSW. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs - Expected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

• Amen Thompson (PG)
• Kevin Durant (SG)
• Josh Okogie (SF)
• Jabari Smith Jr. (PF)
• Alperen Sengun (C)

San Antonio Spurs

• De’Aaron Fox (PG)
• Stephon Castle (SG)
• Julian Champagnie (SF)
• Harrison Barnes (PF)
• Victor Wembanyama (C)

Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs - Injury Report

Houston Rockets

• Fred VanVleet - OUT (Acl)
• Steven Adams - OUT (ankle)
• Tari Eason - OUT (ankle)

San Antonio Spurs

• Devin Vassell - OUT (adductor)

Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs - Game Prediction

This season, the Houston Rockets have scored 220.5 points in 23 out of their 40 games. However, the San Antonio Spurs have scored the same points while playing in 27 out of 43 games in total, so speculation is tougher than usual. The Rockets boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson. Durant has delivered 26.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this season. However, Thompson has averaged 18.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.

The San Antonio Spurs, on the other hand, have efficient players like Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox. Wembanyama has averaged 24.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Fox, on the other hand, delivered 20.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game.


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