Rockets kickoff 2026-2027 NBA season with matchup with Mavs

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks boxes out during the game against the Houston Rockets as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 9, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Houston Rockets vs. Dallas MavericksOctober 21, 2026

Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX

Time: 7:30 PM CST

TV:Space City Home Network

Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español)

Rockets: Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun

Mavericks: Kyrie Irving, Zaccharie Risacher, Cooper Flag, P.J. Washington Jr., Daniel Gafford

The Rockets are kicking off the new season tonight! Join us at TDS or on the SB Nation app to talk game all night.