What happened: The Houston Rockets are scheduled to play 10 home dates during November. The home-heavy stretch comes after Houston opened the 2026-27 regular season with a 7-3 mark.

Why it matters: A dense home slate offers Houston an opportunity to steady its position in the Western Conference playoff race following consecutive losses. Protecting home court remains vital for maintaining early-season seeding in a tight conference field.

What to watch: Houston returns to its home floor looking to snap a two-game skid and capitalize on the extended stretch in front of its home crowd.