Amen Thompson and Russell Westbrook are two players to watch on Sunday, in a game beginning at 10 p.m. ET, when the Houston Rockets (17-8) face the Sacramento Kings (6-22) at Golden 1 Center.
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Rockets vs. Kings: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN and NBCS-CA
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.7% | 5 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.9% | 5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 49.0 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 37.7 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.2 | 24 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 21 |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.3% | 19 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49.6% | 30 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.3 | 29 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.7 | 26 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 9 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.5 | 13 |
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Rockets vs. Kings Top Players
Rockets
- Alperen Sengun contributes 23.0 points per game and adds 9.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists this season for the Rockets.
- Kevin Durant puts up 25.4 points per game while also adding 4.0 assists and 4.8 rebounds.
- Reed Sheppard makes 2.7 threes per game to lead active Rockets.
- Sheppard records 1.6 steals per game. Sengun collects 1.0 block a game.
Kings
- Westbrook averages 6.7 rebounds per game, 7.4 assists per game, and 13.8 points per game.
- DeMar DeRozan has per-game averages of 18.1 points, 3.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds this season.
- Westbrook cashes in on 1.7 treys per game.
- Westbrook's 1.4 steals and Keegan Murray's 1.8 blocks per game are important to the Kings' defensive production.
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Rockets vs. Kings Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Tari Eason: Day-To-Day (Oblique)
Kings
Kings:
Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle),
Domantas Sabonis: Out (Knee),
Drew Eubanks: Day-To-Day (Thumb)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Mavericks | L 122-109 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Clippers | W 115-113 | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Nuggets | L 128-125 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Pelicans | L 133-128 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Nuggets | W 115-101 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Nets | - | Away |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Pacers | L 116-105 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Nuggets | L 136-105 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Timberwolves | L 117-103 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Trail Blazers | L 134-133 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Trail Blazers | L 98-93 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
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