Houston Rockets set for Friday night matchup in Austin

Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on NBA on Prime.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Texas Showdown in Austin tonight 🐂 ⏰ 8:30 pm Tip-Off 📺 @NBAonPrime 📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español K269GT 101.7 📲 Live s Via @HoustonRockets on X

What happened: Local radio coverage airs in English on SportsTalk 790 and in Spanish on K269GT 101.7, with live score updates tracking the game on the team app.

Why it matters: The neutral-site contest brings regular-season NBA action to the Texas state capital as part of the national Friday prime-time slate.

What to watch: Pre-game warmups and starting lineups precede the scheduled evening tip in Austin.

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@HoustonRockets 2026-10-23T15:00:57.773633+00:00

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