Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Live Stream: How to Watch NBA

Paul George and Joel Embiid are listed as game-time decisions in this first matchup of the season between the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

The Philadelphia 76ers try to avoid losing four of their last five games when they host the Houston Rockets, who are going for their fourth straight win. This is the first time Houston and Philadelphia have played one another this season. The Rockets have won four of their last five after sliding a bit by losing their previous four of five before this recent stretch. The Sixers are trying to get back to .500 at home with an 11-12 record, while the Rockets are trying to get back to .500 on the road with an 11-12 away record. Houston has moved back up the Western Conference standings with this recent run, sitting in fourth place, a game and a half behind the Denver Nuggets for third. The 76ers fell back down to sixth with the Cleveland Cavaliers leapfrogging them, but Philly is just a half-game back. Only three games separate these teams in the win column, so expect this season-series opener to be a close one. Oddsmakers would tend to agree, giving the Rockets the 2.5-point line advantage to keep this winning streak rolling.

How to Watch Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Today:

Game Date: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: Space City Home Network

Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA

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The Rockets are coming off a close victory against their in-state rivals, beating the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Tuesday. The Spurs are second in the Western Conference, and now Houston is only 2.5 games back of San Antonio. Alperen Sengun led the charge for the Rockets in the win, just missing out on a triple-double with a 20-point, 13-rebound, and nine-assist stat line. Houston made a big comeback after being heavily outscored in the first quarter. The Rockets turned it around by outscoring the Spurs 29-14 in the fourth quarter. A lot of that had to do with Reed Sheppard scoring 12 of his 22 points in the final quarter, while Kevin Durant added 18 points.

Philadelphia is trying to bounce back from a 116-110 loss against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday at home. Devin Booker scored a game-high 27 points, while rookie VJ Edgecombe led the Sixers with 25 points. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 for the Sixers, and All-Star starter Tyrese Maxey finished with 20. It is hard not to think the 76ers would have won if their stars had been in the game. Philadelphia was missing Embiid due to a right ankle injury and George due to a left knee injury. The Sixers will need them desperately to fend off the Rockets and defend home court tonight.

What Time Is The Game Between Houston and Philadelphia On?

The Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers game will take place on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NBA action.

What Channel Is The Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Game On?

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