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.

Despite the officiating lapse, Oklahoma City capped off Ring Night with a hard-fought win and will now prepare to face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Rockets will look to bounce back from the tough loss when they take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

The Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder put together a noteworthy battle that will be talked about throughout the year. It’s safe to say the season-op

After trailing by six points at halftime, OKC ramped up its defensive intensity. And Wallace led the charge by racking up three steals in the third quarter. He finished with 14 points to go along with seven rebounds, five assists and four steals in 41 minutes.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder started their title defense with a double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the first matchup of tonight's doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.

The Houston Rockets come into the season as one of the teams expected to compete for a championship. The Rockets made the most significant move of the offseason

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The Rockets came up short against the Thunder on opening night, but Alperen Sengun got his 2025-26 season started off on the right foot.