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Rockets Defeat Knicks 111-94 in NBA Showdown

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)

Houston Rockets 111, New York Knicks 94, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets beat New York Knicks 111-94 at Toyota Center (Houston) on March 31, 2026.

Who was favored in New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

New York Knicks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.

The Houston Rockets secured a decisive 111-94 victory over the New York Knicks at the Toyota Center, showcasing a strong performance that allowed them to tie the season series at 1-1. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered with solid records, the Rockets at 46-29 and the Knicks at 48-28, indicating a competitive atmosphere. The game featured a backdrop of injuries, with key players for both teams listed as day-to-day, adding an element of unpredictability to the encounter.

In terms of recent form, the Rockets had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they entered the contest with a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies. Houston averaged 113.3 points scored and allowed 112.8 points during this stretch. Their home performance has been slightly better, with a 3-2 record in their last five games, averaging 121.6 points scored and 115.0 points allowed.

Conversely, the Knicks had been performing well, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak heading into this matchup. New York averaged 116.1 points scored and allowed 109.8 points during this period. Their away performance was more balanced, with a 3-3 record in their last six games, averaging 112.4 points scored and 109.2 points allowed.

Historically, the Knicks had the edge in recent meetings, leading the series 2-1 against the Rockets over the past two seasons. Their previous encounters included a narrow 108-106 victory for the Knicks on February 22, 2026, and a 124-118 win on February 4, 2025. The Rockets had managed to secure a win in their earlier meeting in the 2024 season, defeating the Knicks 109-97.

Injury concerns loomed large for both teams. The Rockets were without Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams, all listed as day-to-day, while the Knicks faced similar issues with Mohamed Diawara and Jalen Brunson also marked as day-to-day. The absence of these key players could have influenced the dynamics of the game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Knicks with a spread of 1.5 points, indicating a close contest was expected. The total points line was set at 218.5, reflecting an anticipated competitive scoring environment.

The game conditions were standard for an indoor NBA matchup, held at the Toyota Center in Houston, where the Rockets have been known to perform well on their home court. Fans in attendance witnessed a strong showing from the Rockets, who took control early and maintained their lead throughout the game.

As the game unfolded, the Rockets demonstrated their offensive capabilities, with Alperen Sengun making significant contributions, including a layup and a fadeaway jump shot in the fourth quarter. The scoring plays highlighted the Rockets’ ability to execute under pressure, ultimately leading to their comfortable victory.

Overall, the Rockets' win not only showcased their resilience but also highlighted the challenges faced by the Knicks as they navigated through injuries and recent form struggles. With the series now tied, both teams will look to build on this matchup as they head into the final stretch of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NY -1.5	218.5 o -110 / u -110	New York Knicks -115 · Houston Rockets -105

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Injury report

Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks

Leaders

PointsKevin Durant27Houston Rockets
AssistsAlperen Sengun10Houston Rockets
ReboundsTari Eason8Houston Rockets
PointsKarl-Anthony Towns22New York Knicks
AssistsJalen Brunson8New York Knicks
ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns8New York Knicks

Recent form

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 5-5Streak W2113.3 scored · 112.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

W134-102at New Orleans PelicansMar 29
W119-109at Memphis GrizzliesMar 28
L108-110at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 26
L124-132at Chicago BullsMar 24
W123-122vs Miami HeatMar 22
W117-95vs Atlanta HawksMar 21
L116-124vs Los Angeles LakersMar 19
L92-100vs Los Angeles LakersMar 17
W107-105vs New Orleans PelicansMar 14
L93-129at Denver NuggetsMar 12

New York Knicks

Last 10: 7-3Streak L2116.1 scored · 109.8 allowed per game3-3 away

L100-111at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 29
L103-114at Charlotte HornetsMar 26
W121-116vs New Orleans PelicansMar 24
W145-113vs Washington WizardsMar 22
W93-92at Brooklyn NetsMar 20
W136-110vs Indiana PacersMar 17
W110-107vs Golden State WarriorsMar 16
W101-92at Indiana PacersMar 13
W134-117at Utah JazzMar 12
L118-126at LA ClippersMar 10

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	New York Knicks	Houston Rockets
Field goals	36-85	42-78
Field goal %	42	54
Three-pointers	10-34	15-35
Three-point %	29	43
Free throws	12-16	12-16
Free throw %	75	75
Rebounds	41	38
Offensive rebounds	12	6
Defensive rebounds	29	32
Assists	22	35
Steals	5	6
Blocks	2	6
Turnovers	11	8
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	16
Fast-break points	17	15
Points in the paint	38	42
Fouls	16	17
Largest lead	1	21
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter59-69Kevin Durant makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Amen Thompson assists)
3rd Quarter61-69Karl-Anthony Towns makes driving layup (Jalen Brunson assists)
3rd Quarter61-71Amen Thompson makes 1-foot dunk (Tari Eason assists)
3rd Quarter61-74Kevin Durant makes 25-foot three point jumper (Amen Thompson assists)
3rd Quarter61-77Jabari Smith Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
3rd Quarter63-77Josh Hart makes 3-foot two point shot (Jalen Brunson assists)
3rd Quarter65-77Jalen Brunson makes tip shot
3rd Quarter65-78Amen Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter65-80Amen Thompson makes 2-foot running dunk (Kevin Durant assists)
3rd Quarter68-80Jalen Brunson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Miles McBride assists)
3rd Quarter68-82Kevin Durant makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter68-85Reed Sheppard makes 27-foot three point jumper (Josh Okogie assists)
3rd Quarter68-86Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter68-87Alperen Sengun makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter69-87Jordan Clarkson makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter70-87Jordan Clarkson makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter70-88Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter70-89Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter72-89Jordan Clarkson makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Jalen Brunson assists)
3rd Quarter72-92Jabari Smith Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter74-92Jose Alvarado makes two point shot
4th Quarter74-94Reed Sheppard makes 7-foot two point shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter76-94Karl-Anthony Towns makes 3-foot driving dunk (Jose Alvarado assists)
4th Quarter76-96Amen Thompson makes 21-foot jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter79-96OG Anunoby makes 22-foot three point jumper (Karl-Anthony Towns assists)
4th Quarter79-98Tari Eason makes tip shot
4th Quarter82-98Karl-Anthony Towns makes 26-foot running jump shot (Mikal Bridges assists)
4th Quarter82-101Jabari Smith Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Amen Thompson assists)
4th Quarter84-101Jose Alvarado makes 6-foot two point shot (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter84-103Amen Thompson makes 17-foot step back jumpshot (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter86-103Mikal Bridges makes 15-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter86-106Reed Sheppard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter88-106Karl-Anthony Towns makes driving layup (Mikal Bridges assists)
4th Quarter88-108Alperen Sengun makes layup (Amen Thompson assists)
4th Quarter88-109Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter89-109Josh Hart makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter90-109Josh Hart makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-111Alperen Sengun makes 12-foot fade away jump shot (Reed Sheppard assists)
4th Quarter92-111Karl-Anthony Towns makes two point shot
4th Quarter94-111Jeremy Sochan makes alley oop dunk (Tyler Kolek assists)