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Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant took responsibility following his team's season-opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Thunder fans had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday. The team unveiled a championship banner and won against ex-star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant spoke to the media after the loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder about his latest return.
15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant made his Houston Rockets debut on Tuesday night in a double-overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. The 2014 league MVP was acquired by Houston in an offseason trade with the Phoenix Suns that sent out Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and draft picks.
One thing that OKC Thunder players were excited about before the start of the 2025-26 season: receiving their championship rings.
Some pundits wanted to see Kevin Durant initiate the offense more in crunch time during his Houston Rockets debut.
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.
The defending NBA champion Thunder take on one of their biggest adversaries in the Western Conference, as Oklahoma City will raise a banner before facing Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on opening night. Follow along below for live updates and analysis from before the opening tip through the final whistle.