The 2024-25 NBA season rolls on this Thursday, January 16, with a thrilling Western Conference showdown at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, where two in-form teams collide.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets NBA game, plus plenty more.
Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets: Date and tip-off time
The Kings and the Rockets will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated NBA game on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
| Date | Thursday, January 16, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Golden 1 Center |
| Location | Sacramento, California |
How to watch Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Kings and the Rockets live on:
- National TV: TNT/ truTV
- Streaming service: DirecTV Stream
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How to listen to Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets play-by-play commentary on radio
Fans wanting to listen to the action live can do so via SiriusXM.
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Sacramento Kings team news & key performers
The Kings are averaging 116.2 points, 44.7 rebounds, and 26.4 assists per game. De’Aaron Fox leads the team with 26.5 points per contest, while Domantas Sabonis contributes 14.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. On defense, Keegan Murray averages 0.8 blocks, with Fox also tallying 1.5 steals.
Offensively, Sacramento boasts a 47.4% shooting accuracy from the field and a 34.6% success rate from beyond the arc, coupled with an 80.8% free-throw percentage. They allow opponents 113.9 points per game while averaging 8.3 steals and 4.8 blocks, supported by robust rebounding. To bolster their playoff hopes, the Kings must enhance their consistency on both ends of the floor. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis remain pivotal. Fox's scoring prowess and Sabonis' rebounding dominance and playmaking are critical to Sacramento’s system. Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter add valuable perimeter shooting to stretch the floor.
Houston Rockets team news & key performers
The Rockets average 113.3 points, 48.6 rebounds, and 22.1 assists per game. Jalen Green leads with 21.0 points per contest, while Fred VanVleet orchestrates the offense with 6.0 assists per game. Alperen Sengun dominates the glass with 10.4 rebounds, while Tari Eason and Amen Thompson anchor the defense with 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, respectively.
Offensively, Houston shoots 44.5% from the field and 76.0% from the charity stripe but struggles with three-point efficiency at 33.4%. Defensively, their 48.6 rebounds and 5.3 blocks per game underscore their paint presence, while their 8.8 steals per contest highlight their ability to disrupt opponents.
The Rockets lean heavily on Sengun, whose two-way game anchors the team, and Jalen Green, who consistently fuels their offense. Fred VanVleet provides steady playmaking, while Tari Eason contributes on both ends.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/04/24 | Sacramento Kings 120-111 Houston Rockets | NBA |
| 03/11/24 | Sacramento Kings 104-112 Houston Rockets | NBA |
| 11/07/23 | Houston Rockets 122-97 Sacramento Kings | NBA |
| 11/05/23 | Houston Rockets 107-89 Sacramento Kings | NBA |
| 02/09/23 | Houston Rockets 128-130 Sacramento Kings | NBA |