OKC Thunder survives Houston Rockets on NBA opening night
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The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up the 2025-26 NBA season as they hosted the Houston Rockets for ring night. After lifting the franchise's first banner in its short history, the Thunder went two overtimes deep against the new-look Rockets,
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made two free throws with 2.3 seconds left in 2 OTs as the Thunder opened its NBA title defense with a 125-124 win against the Rockets.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder started the night on top of the world, as they received their championship rings and raised their first-ever NBA championship banner.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant spoke to the media after the loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder about his latest return.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets matchup updates, including prediction, probable starting lineups, and injury updates.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets as Houston Rockets vs. OKC Thunder Injury Report. Tonight, the Houston Rockets take on the Oklahoma City Thunder to open up the NBA’s 2025-26 realgar season. It’s been a long wait for Rockets’ fans, who were gifted superstar Kevin Durant just a few weeks into the team’s offseason.
The Rockets had 21 turnovers, four each by Sengun, Thompson and Durant, who had most of the playmaking duties. When the Rockets used second-year guard Reed Sheppard at the point to help with the playmaking, Oklahoma City immediately hunted him on defense.
The NBA season-opening game tips off with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets Tuesday. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.
Oklahoma City is the center of the basketball universe on Tuesday. Not only does the 2025-26 NBA season tip-off in Bricktown, but this represents the Thunder's