Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets
Tip-off 8:30 PM ET (1:30 AM UTC) at Toyota Center, Houston, TX.
Game information
- Date
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:30 PM ET · 1:30 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 9
- Official game ID
- 0022600379 (20261216/MILHOU)
- Records
- MIL 1-8 · HOU 7-3
Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets preview
The Milwaukee Bucks (1-8) visit the Houston Rockets (7-3) at Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET. It's a Week 9 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Milwaukee Bucks out of the Eastern against Houston Rockets of the Western — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Houston Rockets have 2 titles and Milwaukee Bucks have 2.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Houston Rockets host at Toyota Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- MIL on the road: Milwaukee Bucks's first test away from home in Week 9.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 1-8 and 7-3, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Team comparison
| MIL | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-8 | 7-3 |
| Conference | Eastern | Western |
| Division | Central | Southwest |
| Arena | Fiserv Forum | Toyota Center |
| Championships | 2 | 2 |
| Founded | 1968 | 1967 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
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HOU local TV
- SCHN/SCHN+
MIL local TV
- MY24
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