What happened: The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs meet Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET on NBA on Prime, with the game currently at 0-0 prior to tipoff. Local radio coverage is slated for SportsTalk 790 and in Spanish on K269GT 101.7.

Why it matters: The Texas matchup closes the network's opening doubleheader of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Houston brings a 1-0 record into the contest, while San Antonio enters at 0-1.

What to watch: Live updates follow tipoff on the Rockets app as the division rivals open their 2026-27 head-to-head slate.