The Rockets are 1-0 early in the 2026-27 season, so most of the picture is still forming. Here is where they stand in our ratings, how they have played so far and who is next on the schedule.
Record1-0
Conference seed2
Power rank11
Rating1572
Last 101-0
StreakW1
Where they stand
The Rockets are 2nd in the Western Conference at 1-0, 0.5 games behind the leader. They are 1-0 at home and 0-0 on the road, and 1-0 over their last 10.
In the Southwest Division: Rockets 1-0, Grizzlies 1-0, Mavericks 0-1, Pelicans 0-1, and Spurs 0-1.
Last season the Rockets finished the regular season 52-30.
Rating and trend
Our rating for the Rockets is 1572, 11th of 30, down 2 spots in the past week.
Recent results
The Rockets are 1-0 in their last 1 games.
Their best win of the season so far was a 128-110 win at home against DAL on Oct 21.
What is next
The next game is on the road against SAS on Friday, October 23. Our Win Meter gives the Rockets about 23% in that one. After that: at ATL, vs ATL, and at MIL.
Injury report
Steven Adams (questionable) and Reed Sheppard (questionable). Statuses can change before game time.
Written automatically by Tip Off Live software from results and box score data. Ratings and Win Meter readings are our own model estimates.
Rating over time
Our rating for the Rockets over the last three seasons. Tap or hover for a date.
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