Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets game 1: How to watch online

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The Sacramento Kings host the Houston Rockets in their regular season opener on Oct. 18.  This article details how to watch that contest online.

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2017-2018 season tonight against the Houston Rockets.  Both teams revamped their rosters over the offseason.  Houston appears to be part of the Western Conference elite, and the Kings improved from last season.  It should be a compelling home and season opener for Sacramento this evening.

Without further ado, here is how to watch the Kings battle the Rockets online.

Start Time

Tonight’s regular season opener starts at approximately 10:00 pm Eastern or 7:00 pm Pacific time.

Watch Online

The game should be available for online viewing via NBA League Pass.  League Pass is on free trial right now, so this is an option for everyone outside of the two local markets.

Live Stream

You can view local live streams in California on the NBC Sports Bay Area website or the NBC Sports app.

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Final thoughts

There you have it, how to watch the Kings take on the Rockets online.  Please tune in tonight and cheer on Sacramento.  The Kings are looking to get their season off on the right foot by beating an exceptional team.

Houston played last night, so the Rockets are at a slight disadvantage tonight.  Hopefully, Sacramento can exploit that and start the season off with a victory.

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