The surging New York Knicks (32-17) host the Houston Rockets (32-16) in an interconference matchup at Madison Square Garden, as Jalen Brunson and the Knicks look to continue their strong play against Fred VanVleet and the surprising Rockets.
Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets shoots against Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Toyota Center on November 04, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks:
- Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- TV Coverage: NBA TV (National), MSG Network (New York), Space City Home Network (Houston)
- Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free!)
Team Matchup
The Knicks and Rockets meet for their second and final regular-season matchup of the 2024-25 season. New York aims to protect their home court while Houston looks to build on their road success under head coach Ime Udoka.
Key Players
New York Knicks:
- Jalen Brunson
- Karl Anthony-Towns
- OG Anunoby
Houston Rockets:
- Fred VanVleet
- Alperen Sengun
- Amen Thompson
This cross-conference clash features two teams heading in positive directions. The Knicks have established themselves as Eastern Conference contenders with their defensive intensity and Brunson’s All-Star-caliber play.
Meanwhile, the Rockets have shown marked improvement under Udoka’s leadership, with Sengun’s emergence as a versatile big man and VanVleet’s veteran leadership steering their young core, currently sitting in the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
The matchup in the paint between Towns and Sengun should be particularly intriguing, while the perimeter battle between Brunson and VanVleet promises high-level guard play. With both teams fighting for playoff positioning in their respective conferences, expect an intense atmosphere at Madison Square Garden.
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