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Expert recap and game analysis of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets NBA game from October 21, 2025 on ESPN.
Alexander, who was about to shoot a go-ahead free throw with 2.3 seconds left in OKC's season-opening home game against Houston on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander took a deep breath to gather himself. His blue headband,
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in double overtime at the Paycom Center in the NBA season opener on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
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.
Houston went with an ultra-tall starting lineup in the wake of Fred VanVleet's torn ACL. It's not clear if that will be sustainable for Ime Udoka or if the roster will need tweaks down the line, but it's a strong start for the center.
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