Nets vs. Rockets game preview: How to watch, injuries, lineups

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The Brooklyn Nets (10-20) played like one of the best teams in the league during the month of December thanks to how well they've improved on the defensive end of the floor. Brooklyn is now considered to be one of the better teams that are outside of the playoff picture, but they have another tough test against the Houston Rockets (20-10) on Thursday and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place!

The Nets enter this matchup following a 120-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday in which Brooklyn kept the game competitive until the fourth quarter when Golden State pulled away. Forward Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points and nine rebounds against Stephen Curry and company while rookie Egor Demin had 23 points (on seven made three-pointers) and three assists.

The Rockets come into this game after a 126-119 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday in which Houston blew this game open in the second and third quarters, but Indiana made things interesting in the final period. Forward Kevin Durant had 30 points and six rebounds for the Rockets while forward Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds of his own.

Here is what you need to know to get ready for this matchup:

How To Watch

Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Channel: YES Network

Notable Injuries

Nets: OUT: Egor Demin (back), Haywood Highsmith (knee), Terance Mann (back), Tyson Etienne (G League), Chaney Johnson (G League), EJ Liddell (G League), and Ben Saraf (G League). QUESTIONABLE: Michael Porter Jr. (illness).

Rockets: OUT: Fred VanVleet (knee), Isaiah Crawford (G League), and Tyler Smith (G League). QUESTIONABLE: Steven Adams (ankle), Clint Capela (illness), Tari Eason (illness), and Alperen Sengun (calf).