New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets: preview and player stats (Dec 14, 2026)

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Jalen BrunsonG43.6 FG, 79.1 FT
NYK26.6PointsHOU23.1
Alperen SengunF-C54.4 FG, 71.2 FT
Karl-Anthony TownsC10.7 DREB, 3.0 OREB
NYK13.7ReboundsHOU9.7
Alperen SengunF-C6.5 DREB, 3.3 OREB
Jalen BrunsonG1.8 TOV, 33.8 MIN
NYK5.7AssistsHOU7.6
Alperen SengunF-C2.8 TOV, 35.1 MIN
Josh HartG9 games
NYK1.6StealsHOU1.3
Reed SheppardG10 games
James WisemanC5 games
NYK0.8BlocksHOU1.2
Kevin DurantF13 games

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Marcus SmartSuspended· back Nov 18Report updated · Nov 14, 12:00 AM
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Smart has been suspended three games for throwing a punch during Wednesday's matchup against Golden State, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Smart, who was ejected from Wednesday's game for punching Charles Bassey, will begin serving his suspension Friday night against the Jazz, meaning he'll be eligible to return Wednesday versus Indiana. Bruce Thornton and Reed Sheppard should be in line for more minutes while Smart serves his three-game ban.
Steven AdamsOut· back Nov 15Report updated · Oct 25, 5:20 PM
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Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could return as soon as Sunday's game at Washington, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The veteran center is still recovering from a right soleus strain and hasn't played since Oct. 23. With Adams and Clint Capela (ankle) both sidelined, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith figure to see increased burn at center.
Clint CapelaOut· back Nov 15Report updated · Nov 6, 3:20 PM
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Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Capela is missing a fourth straight game Monday against Denver due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He'll presumably need to log 5-on-5 work before gaining clearance to play, though the Rockets haven't disclosed how far along the big man is in his rehab.

Key players · NYK: New York Knicks key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Jalen Brunson	33.8	26.6	2.9	5.7
OG Anunoby	32.7	16.0	5.1	2.3
Karl-Anthony Towns	31.6	21.1	13.7	3.7
Josh Hart	30.0	7.3	6.7	3.8
Landry Shamet	25.5	9.3	1.8	2.0

Key players · HOU: Houston Rockets key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Alperen Sengun	35.1	23.1	9.7	7.6
Jabari Smith Jr.	34.2	15.9	6.3	2.0
Kevin Durant	34.2	21.0	5.8	3.8
Amen Thompson	33.7	15.0	7.0	3.1
Fred VanVleet	30.3	14.0	3.0	5.4

New York Knicks: New York Knicks: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 13	@ IND	Lost 104–106	−7.5, did not cover	218.5, went under
Nov 11	vs CLE	Lost 107–115	−4.5, did not cover	221.5, went over
Nov 10	vs MIL	Won 117–85	−15.5, covered	221.5, went under
Nov 7	@ CLE	Won 109–97	−4.5, covered	223.5, went under
Nov 4	vs CHI	Won 135–105	−11.5, covered	234.5, went over

Houston Rockets: Houston Rockets: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 13	vs UTA	Won 125–118	−15.5, did not cover	221.5, went over
Nov 11	vs GSW	Won 115–108	−6.5, covered	219.5, went over
Nov 9	vs DEN	Won 110–100	−4.5, covered	224.5, went under
Nov 7	@ PHX	Lost 99–102	−6.5, did not cover	223.5, went under
Nov 4	vs MIN	Lost 107–117	−7.5, did not cover	218.5, went over