NBA Rockets become the new favorite of the league: 28 games in the new season, ranking second in the United States

As the entire NBA 2025-2026 season was exposed in advance, we also noticed that the Rockets actually had 28 live games across the United States, and the second most tied for the Timberwolves. It was only 6 games less than the Lakers and Warriors, which had the most live broadcasts in the United States, but 7 more games were more than the Clippers with 21 games. It can be seen that the Rockets traded superstar Durant in the offseason and became the favorite team in the league again. They also welcomed their first Christmas battle since 2019 and will fight against the Lakers, full of infinite passion and expectations!

NBA Rockets' 2025-2026 regular season opening match will challenge the defending champion Thunder on October 22. This is a showdown between two Western Youth Storm teams, which directly staged a passionate blockbuster; on November 25, Rockets' new player Durant will return to the Suns away, and the offseason trade targets of this game Durant, Jaylen Green, and Dillon Brooks are full of focus; on December 6, Rockets players Jaylen Green and Dillon Brooks return to Houston, which is also a passionate battle of grudges, love and hatred!

The Rockets play against the Lakers on Christmas Day on December 25, 2025. Is the new Rockets led by superstar Durant slightly better, or is the Lakers led by new core star Doncic the lead? No matter what, the Rockets in the new season have become a hot spot in the league, and they will be in the ranks of strength to sprint for the championship in the next few seasons!