The New York Knicks (35-21) and Houston Rockets (34-20) are slated to match up on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, tipping off at 8:30 p.m. ET. When these two squads hit the court, Jalen Brunson will be among the players to watch.
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Knicks vs. Rockets: Feb. 21 Viewing Options
- Game day: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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Knicks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.2% | 10 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.0% | 7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.2 | 4 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.7 | 5 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 4 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 16 |
Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.2% | 10 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.7% | 5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 48.5 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.9 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.0 | 21 |
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Knicks vs. Rockets Top Players
Knicks
- Brunson contributes with 27.1 points per game while tacking on 6.1 assists and 3.4 rebounds.
- Karl-Anthony Towns is responsible for 19.8 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.
- Brunson knocks down 2.9 threes per game to lead active Knicks.
- New York's blocks tend to come from Mitchell Robinson, who records 1.2 per game. Mikal Bridges is a primary source of steals for New York, averaging 1.4 steals a game.
Rockets
- Alperen Sengun holds a top spot on the Rockets rebounds and assists leaderboards, scoring 20.5 points a contest with 9.2 rebounds per game and 6.3 assists per game.
- Kevin Durant has per-game averages of 26 points, 4.4 assists and 5.4 rebounds this season.
- Reed Sheppard hits 2.4 threes per game.
- Amen Thompson's 1.5 steals and Jabari Smith Jr.'s one block per game are vital to the Rockets' defensive production.
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Knicks vs. Rockets Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle)
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
Knicks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Pistons | L 118-80 | Away |
| 2/8/2026 | Celtics | W 111-89 | Away |
| 2/10/2026 | Pacers | L 137-134 | Home |
| 2/11/2026 | 76ers | W 138-89 | Away |
| 2/19/2026 | Pistons | L 126-111 | Home |
| 2/21/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 2/22/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 2/24/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 2/27/2026 | Bucks | - | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Raptors | - | Away |
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Hornets | L 109-99 | Home |
| 2/7/2026 | Thunder | W 112-106 | Away |
| 2/10/2026 | Clippers | W 102-95 | Home |
| 2/11/2026 | Clippers | L 105-102 | Home |
| 2/19/2026 | Hornets | W 105-101 | Away |
| 2/21/2026 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 2/23/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 2/26/2026 | Magic | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Heat | - | Away |
| 3/2/2026 | Wizards | - | Away |
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