A Houston Rockets squad that’s been reeling of late will have a prime opportunity to stem the bleeding and get back in the win column on Sunday. After all, Houston is taking on the lowly Sacramento Kings, who are on track to end up with some great odds to land the No. 1 overall pick in May’s draft lottery.
Sacramento’s roster is a peculiar mix of over-the-hill stars (such as guard Russell Westbrook, guard Zach LaVine and forward DeMar DeRozan) and unproven youngsters, and the Kings will prove to be no match against Houston. The Rockets will earn a wire-to-wire victory behind a herculean scoring showing from Kevin Durant.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 22-13 record and two-game losing streak, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ sixth-place slot.
Dec 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) scores a basket in overtime against the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
The Kings are the owners of an 8-30 record and seven-game losing streak, good enough for dead-last in the Western Conference.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston lost to the Portland Trail Blazers (111-105) on the road.
Dec 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka looks on during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Sacramento fell to the Golden State Warriors (137-103) on the road.
Injuries
For Houston, Tari Eason (right ankle sprain) is out, Fred VanVleet (ACL) is out and Alperen Sengun (right ankle sprain) is questionable
Dec 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) embraces Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during staring lineup introductions prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
For Sacramento, Keegan Murray (left ankle sprain) is out, Domantas Sabonis (left knee – partial meniscus tear) is out and Dennis Schroder (league suspension) is out.
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Probable starting lineups – Houston
Mar 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) warms up prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – SacramentoHere’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets at Kings: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/11)