How to watch Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic NBA game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
The Houston Rockets will host the Orlando Magic to open the exciting NBA game on November 16, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
Houston is bringing down 49.4 rebounds per game compared to the Magic’s 45.6 and scoring 125.5 points per game compared to Orlando’s 115.7. Orlando has 24.4 assists per game, while the Rockets have 26.5.
Houston has 9.8 steals per game, while the Magic have 7.6. Houston also has 5.4 blocks per game, while Orlando has 5.5.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic NBA game, plus plenty more.
Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic: Date and tip-off time
The Houston Rockets will face the Orlando Magic in an epic NBA game on November 16, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
DateNovember 16, 2025Tip-off Time7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PTVenueToyota CenterLocationHouston, Texas
How to watch Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic live on:
Streaming the game with a VPN
Unable to watch this game due to broadcast restrictions? A VPN could be the answer to your problems.
When it comes to streaming live sports, NordVPN is our pick for the best VPN service in 2025. You can even try NordVPN risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
If you aren’t sure how to use a VPN, check out our guide on how to set up and stream sports from any country with a VPN.
Houston Rockets team news
Kevin Durant is shooting 87.8 percent from the free-throw line and 50.5 percent from the field while scoring 25.1 points every game.
Alperen Sengun averages 10.2 rebounds per game, including 7.5 on defense and 2.7 on offense.
Amen Thompson is scoring 17.6 points, grabbing 6.1 rebounds, dishing out 5.6 assists, and shooting 50% from the field.
Houston Rockets injuries
PlayerInjuryInjury statusPF, Dorian Finney-SmithAnkle injuryDay-to-DayPG, Fred VanVleetACL injuryOut for Season
Orlando Magic team news
Franz Wagner is shooting 83.7 percent from the free-throw line and 46.9 percent from the field while scoring 22.7 points every game.
Desmond Bane averages 31.6 minutes per game, 2.3 turnovers, and 4.5 assists.
Goga Bitadze possesses 131 blocks.
Orlando Magic injuries
PlayerInjuryInjury StatusC, Moritz WagnerKnee injuryDay-to-DayPF, Paolo BancheroGroin injuryOut
Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic head-to-head record
The Rockets and the Magic’s recent head-to-head record indicates that Houston may have a significant lead going into this game, having won the previous three encounters. The Rockets defeated the Magic 116-108 on March 20, 2025, and 97-84 on March 11, 2025, following a 118-106 victory on April 10, 2024, demonstrating constant domination on both ends of the court.
Prior to it, Orlando had a commanding 116-86 victory on October 26, 2023, and a 116-110 victory on December 22, 2022, demonstrating that, when their attack works, they can still contend with Houston.
This game might go any way because both teams have shown periods of dominance in previous years, but the Rockets may once again set the tone based on recent outcomes.
DateResultsMar 20, 2025Rockets 116-108 MagicMar 11, 2025Rockets 97-84 MagicApr 10, 2024Rockets 118-106 MagicOct 26, 2023Magic 116-86 RocketsDec 22, 2022Magic 116-110 Rockets
More NBA news and coverage
