The Houston Rockets will host the Detroit Pistons to start the highly anticipated NBA game on October 24, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT. Before this game, the Detroit Pistons lost 111-115 to the Chicago Bulls, and the Houston Rockets had a tight defeat, 124-125 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Rockets outperform the Pistons in offensive efficiency, averaging 124 points compared to 111 points per game. Detroit grabs 46 rebounds, while Houston grabs 52 rebounds per game.
In contrast, the Pistons have 29 assists compared to Houston's 23. Detroit dominates with 10 blocks, surpassing the Rockets' total of 5, and maintains the advantage in steals (8 to 6).
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Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons: Date and tip-off time
The Houston Rockets will host the Detroit Pistons to start the highly anticipated NBA game on October 24, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
| Date | October 24, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Toyota Center |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
How to watch Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons on TV & stream live online
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- Streaming service: Fubo
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Houston Rockets team news
Alperen Sengun scores 39.0 points, shooting 90.9% from the free-throw line and 50.0% from the field.
Steven Adams dominates the boards with 13.0 rebounds, including 8.0 defensive and 5.0 offensive rebounds.
Josh Okogie provides one block.
Houston Rockets injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| SF, Jae'Sean Tate | Ankle injury | Day-to-Day |
| SF, Isaiah Crawford | Ankle injury | Day-to-Day |
Detroit Pistons team news
Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons with 23.0 points, shooting 60.0% from the free-throw line and 33.3% from the field.
Isaiah Stewart contributes 10.0 rebounds, with 5.0 defensive and 5.0 offensive rebounds.
Daniss Jenkins shoots 30.0% from the field and produces 1.0 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.4 assists.
Detroit Pistons injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG, Marcus Sasser | Hip injury | Day-to-Day |
| SG, Jaden Ivey | Knee injury | Out |
Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons head-to-head record
This upcoming game could be an intriguing and fiercely contested contest, based on the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets' five prior head-to-head meetings.
The Rockets have dominated the series, winning four of the previous five encounters. They have also demonstrated their offensive firepower with decisive wins like 136-113 on January 2, 2024, and 121-115 on April 1, 2023. The Pistons' most recent victory, 107-96, on January 21, 2025, suggests they have improved and are now able to contend with Houston more successfully.
The Pistons rely more on organized defense and effective scoring, while the Rockets have continuously found success with their fast-paced offense. Houston comes in as the favorite given the previous trend, but this game might come down to the last second if Detroit can keep up its defensive discipline and take advantage of errors.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pistons 107-96 Rockets |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Rockets 101-99 Pistons |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Rockets 112-110 Pistons |
| Jan 02, 2024 | Rockets 136-113 Pistons |
| Apr 01, 2023 | Rockets 121-115 Pistons |