Playoff expectations are in place for the Houston Rockets in the second year of the Ime Udoka era in 2024-25. The road toward postseason basketball begins Oct. 23 at Toyota Center in Houston.
Houston will host LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets to open its 2024-25 campaign, as first reported by RocketsWire's Ben DuBose. This year will mark the first year the Rockets open their season at Toyota Center since 2019, snapping a strange four-year streak. Houston will follow opening night with a home matchup against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct.