Despite eight consecutive trips to the playoffs between 2013 and 2020, the Houston Rockets haven’t seen an NBA final in nearly three decades. Will 2024-25 be the season that they rocket their way up to the top and add a third title to their resume? Let’s find out.
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the court during the Houston Rockets 2024-25 season.
Houston Rockets Quick Facts
Founded: 1967
Head Coach: Ime Udoka
Conference: Western
Division: Southwest
Home Arena: Toyota Center
Championships: 2 (1994, 1995)
2023-24 Finish: Did not make the playoffs
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Houston Rockets Schedule 2024-2025
Check out the 2024-2025 Houston Rockets schedule by clicking the link below to get all the watch information you need, from game times, channels, opponents and more!
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How to Watch Houston Rockets Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Houston Rockets fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2024-2025 NBA season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
Catch Houston Rockets 2024-2025 season games live on these channels:
- Space City Home Network (only available in some areas): Channel 674
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- TNT: Channel 245
- NBA TV HD: Channel 216
- NBA League Pass
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Houston Rockets Rivalries
The James Harden era saw the Rockets become a force in the NBA, with no losing seasons to their name during the decade that Harden was at the top of the roster. That dominance, and earlier periods of success, have earned them a number of rivalries. Here are a few of the most prominent:
Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Rockets and Spurs share one of the fiercest rivalries in the NBA, rooted in their proximity and status as Texas powerhouses. The rivalry reached a peak in the 1995 Western Conference Finals, when Hakeem Olajuwon’s Rockets faced off against David Robinson’s Spurs, with the Rockets ultimately winning and going on to claim their second straight NBA title.
Memorable moments like Tracy McGrady’s 13 points in 35 seconds against the Spurs in 2004 have kept the rivalry alive through the years.
Watch the Rockets play the Spurs on:
- October 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- October 28 at 8 p.m. ET
- November 6 at 8 p.m. ET
- February 26, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
The rivalry between the Rockets and Warriors intensified during the mid-2010s, when the two teams frequently met in the playoffs. During the James Harden era, Houston faced Golden State in four playoff series, including a memorable 2018 Western Conference Finals that went to seven games.
Despite Houston’s strong efforts, the Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, often had the upper hand, creating a modern-day rivalry.
Watch the Rockets play the Warriors on:
- November 2 at 8 p.m. ET
- December 5 at 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV
- February 13, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- April 6, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz
This is one of Houston’s oldest and most heated rivalries, dating back to the 1990s when Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler battled Utah’s duo of Karl Malone and John Stockton. The teams faced off multiple times in the playoffs during the 1990s, with intense matchups that left a lasting legacy.
The rivalry has endured over the years, and even recent playoff matchups have rekindled the competitive tension between the two teams.
Watch the Rockets play the Jazz on:
- February 22, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- March 27, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- April 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
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Frequently Asked Questions
When were the Houston Rockets founded?
1967
How can I watch Houston Rockets games live?
Fans can watch Houston Rockets games live on TV on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. Local fans can tune in to games on Space City Home Network.
How many nationally broadcast games will the Houston Rockets have in 2024-25 season?
The Rockets will have 11 nationally broadcast games: 1 on ESPN, 2 on TNT and 8 on NBA TV.
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