For the Rockets, they have four players listed on their injury report entering Friday’s game, including both Dorian Finney-Smith and Fred VanVleet who have been ruled out. Of course, VanVleet is set to miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL while Finney-Smith remains out due recovery from left ankle surgery.

Detroit has seen flashes of success when Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart play alongside each other. After Stewart's 20-point scoring outburst in the season opener, he could be scheduled for more minutes against the Rockets' sizable lineup.

If you got to a Rockets game this year, you can get free food if the other team misses free throws or the Rockets hit a certain number of 3-pointers. Here's the list of potential freebies for fans.

The Houston Rockets have some special merch for fans attending their home games against Detroit (Oct 24) and Brooklyn (Oct 27). FOX 26's Nate Griffin got a live look at the new gear, and snuck in some payback for Denise.

The Houston Rockets open the 2025-26 season in Oklahoma City, taking on the defending champion on the night they received their championship ring. The game was