Kevin Durant is a player to watch when the Houston Rockets (20-10) and Brooklyn Nets (10-20) clash at Barclays Center on Thursday. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Nets: Jan. 1 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: YES and SCHN
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Arena: Barclays Center
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.2% | 4 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.4% | 9 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 48.8 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 37.6 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 26 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 22 |
Nets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.0% | 27 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.3% | 24 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.3 | 30 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.8 | 10 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 26 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 20 |
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Rockets vs. Nets Top Players
Rockets
- Alperen Sengun has a statline of 22.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists for the Rockets.
- Durant's stats this season include 25.5 points per game with 4.3 assists and 5.0 rebounds.
- Reed Sheppard is the top active three-point shooter for the Rockets, knocking down 2.6 per game.
- Sheppard records 1.6 steals per game. Durant collects 1.0 block a game.
Nets
- Nic Claxton racks up 7.8 rebounds per game and 4.3 assists per game to go with the 13.6 points he puts up a contest.
- The Nets have gotten 25.8 points, 3.3 assists and 7.5 rebounds out of Michael Porter Jr. this season.
- Porter cashes in on 3.8 treys per game.
- Day'Ron Sharpe's 0.9 steals and Claxton's 1.3 blocks per game are vital to the Nets' defensive production.
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Rockets vs. Nets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Illness),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Calf),
Steven Adams: Questionable (Ankle),
Clint Capela: Questionable (Illness)
Nets
Nets:
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee),
Egor Demin: Out (Back),
Terance Mann: Questionable (Hip),
Michael Porter Jr.: Questionable (Illness)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Kings | L 125-124 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Clippers | L 128-108 | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Lakers | W 119-96 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Cavaliers | W 117-100 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Pacers | W 126-119 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Nets | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Suns | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
Nets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Heat | L 106-95 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Raptors | W 96-81 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | 76ers | W 114-106 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Timberwolves | W 123-107 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Warriors | L 120-107 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Grizzlies | - | Away |
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