Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz (02-23-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Houston Rockets are going to face the Utah Jazz in an exciting NBA matchup tonight. The game will tip off at 9:30 pm ET. The Houston Rockets have previously won 34 out of the 55 games. Fred VanVleet has been sidelined in tonight’s matchup against the Jazz. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant.

As for the Utah Jazz, they have previously won only 18 out of the 57 matches they have played. With players like Cody Williams and Ace Bailey, the team has a higher chance of securing their names on the walls of victory. However, Keyonte George has been sidelined for tonight’s matchup. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz.

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Houston Rockets will host the Utah Jazz at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The match will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 23, 2026, exclusively on Peacock and CHSN. Additionally, Fubo and Amazon Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz - Expected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

• Amen Thompson (PG)
• Tari Eason (SG)
• Kevin Durant (SF)
• Jabari Smith Jr. (PF)
• Alperen Sengun (C)

Utah Jazz

• Isaiah Collier (PG)
• Cody Williams (SG)
• Ace Bailey (SF)
• Kyle Filipowski (PF)
• Kevin Love (C)

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz - Injury Report

Houston Rockets

• Fred VanVleet - OUT (Acl)
• Steven Adams - OUT (ankle)
• Jae’Sean Tate - OUT (knee)

Utah Jazz

• Keyonte George - OUT (ankle)
• Lauri Markkanen—OUT (illness)
• Jusuf Nurkic - OUT (nose)
• Jaren Jackson Jr. - OUT (knee)
• Walker Kessler - OUT (shoulder)

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz - Game Prediction

This season, the Houston Rockets have scored 228.5 points in 22 out of their 55 games to date. However, the Utah Jazz have scored the same number of points in 46 out of 57 games, so speculation is tougher than usual. The Houston Rockets boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Durant has delivered 26.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game this season. However, Sengun has averaged 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.

The Utah Jazz, on the other hand, have efficient players like Ace Bailey and Isaiah Collier. Bailey has averaged 11.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Collier, on the other hand, delivered 10.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game.


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