The Houston Rockets are set to host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday at 8 p.m. ET at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This matchup marks an important early-season clash, particularly for Brooklyn, which is still seeking its first victory after starting the season with three consecutive losses.
The game will be broadcasted locally on the YES Network and Space City Home Network, providing fans various options to get in on the action. Those looking to stream the game can do so on DirecTV and fuboTV, both offering free trials for new subscribers.
This matchup pits the Brooklyn Nets (0-3, currently positioned 14th in the Eastern Conference) against the Houston Rockets (0-2, holding the 15th spot in the Western Conference). It will be the first meeting between these two teams this season. Recently, the Nets suffered a setback in a 118-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, despite a stellar performance from Cam Thomas, who scored 40 points in that game.
Last season, the Rockets finished with a strong overall record of 52-30 and were particularly formidable at home, boasting a 29-12 record. In contrast, the Nets struggled with a 26-56 overall finish, managing a poor 14-27 record on the road. Brooklyn averaged 105.1 points per game while allowing 112.2 to opponents, indicating a need for improved defensive efforts this season.
In terms of injuries, the Rockets will be missing Fred VanVleet for the entire season due to an ACL injury and Dorian Finney-Smith is also out with an ankle injury. The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith (knee), while Drake Powell, Danny Wolf, and Ziaire Williams are listed as day-to-day with various injuries.
As both teams look to turn their fortunes around early in the season, fans can expect a competitive clash that might provide an opportunity for the Nets to finally secure a win.