Houston Rockets Receive Important Schedule Dates for NBA Cup and MLK Day
The Houston Rockets have received crucial schedule dates for the 2026-27 NBA Cup and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The team will face the Memphis Grizzlies on January 18 in the nightcap of a quadruple header. This matchup will be a key test for the Rockets as they look to improve their record.
What Comes Next?
The Rockets will begin group play on October 30 against the Dallas Mavericks on the road. They will then host the Utah Jazz on November 13, followed by a matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on November 20. The team will finish group play with a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns on November 25.
The Rockets narrowly missed advancing to the elimination portion of the tournament last season, finishing the group stage with a 2-2 record. They will look to build on their momentum this season and make a deeper run in the NBA Cup.
Recent Form
The Rockets have been struggling in recent games, with a recent form of 2W-0D-3L (LWWLL, most recent first). They will need to find a way to turn their season around if they hope to make a push for the playoffs.
Last Result
The Rockets' last result was a 78-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on May 2, 2026. They will look to bounce back from this defeat and get back on track.
The Rockets have a tough schedule ahead of them, but they are confident in their ability to compete with the best teams in the league. With their new schedule dates in place, they will be able to focus on preparing for the upcoming season and making a deep run in the NBA Cup.
