How to watch Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game

How to watch Rockets vs. Nets basketball game

By Scout Staff

Jan 3, 2024 at 10:00 pm ET • 2 min read

3rd Quarter Report

Down one at the end of the second quarter, the Rockets now have the lead. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Nets 87-75.

The Rockets came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Brooklyn Nets @ Houston Rockets

Current Records: Brooklyn 15-19, Houston 16-15

How To Watch

When: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Toyota Center -- Houston, Texas
TV: Space City Home Network
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $13.00

What to Know

Having just played yesterday, the Brooklyn Nets will head out on the road to face off against the Houston Rockets at 8:00 p.m. ET on January 3rd at Toyota Center. The Nets are limping into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.

The Nets gave up the first points and the most points on Tuesday. They were the victim of a bruising 112-85 defeat at the hands of New Orleans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points the Nets have scored all season.

Meanwhile, the Rockets scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on Detroit with a sharp 136-113 victory. The score was close at the half, but the Rockets pulled away in the second half with 77 points.

The Rockets can attribute much of their success to Alperen Sengun, who scored 26 points along with nine assists and three steals.

Brooklyn has not been sharp recently, as they've lost nine of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-19 record this season. As for Houston, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 16-15.

Wednesday's game is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Nets haven't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (they're ranked fifth in turnovers per game overall). However, it's not like the Rockets struggle in that department as they've been averaging only 12.4 turnovers per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

The Nets are hoping to beat the odds on Wednesday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a seven-game streak of failing to cover when playing on the road.