NBA

Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder

· National Basketball Association
5-4, 2-2 Away
Final
107 - 126

Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren each score 29 points, Thunder rout Rockets 126-107

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlights vs. Houston Rockets

Oklahoma City opened a six-game homestand with a victory after losing at Denver on Wednesday night for its first defeat of the season.

Gilgeous-Alexander made 10 of his first 11 field goals and didn't take a 3-pointer until his 13th shot. It went in to give the Thunder a 96-73 lead in the third quarter.

Holmgren made 8 of 14 field goals, including 4 of 6 3-pointers, for the Thunder (8-1). Oklahoma City pulled away from a game that was tied 31-all at the end of the first quarter.

The Thunder had been inconsistent on offense so far this season, but they figured things out in this game. They shot 51.1% from the field and made 20 of 23 free throws.

Dillon Brooks scored 17 points for the Rockets (5-4), who shot just 43.3% from the field.

Takeaways Rockets: The Thunder showed why they lead the league in defensive rating when they shut down Houston's top two scorers, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. Green scored 14 points on 5-for-14 shooting and Sengun had 11 points on 3-for-12 shooting.

Thunder: Oklahoma City's depth and versatility were too much for the Rockets. Holmgren, in particular, was a problem on both ends. The 7-footer had three blocks and constantly affected Houston's shots near the rim.

Key moment The game was tied at 31 early in the second quarter when Oklahoma City's Aaron Wiggins hit a 3-pointer. The Thunder dominated from there, outscoring the Rockets 41-20 the rest of the period to take a 75-51 lead at halftime. It was a season-high point total for a half.

Key stat The Thunder shot 61.9% from the field and 52.9% from 3-point range in the first half.

Up next The Rockets visit Detroit on Sunday. The Thunder host Golden State on Sunday night.

Regular Season Series

OKC leads series 1-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 107 - 126
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 107 - 126
4th 5.1 shot clock turnover 107 - 126
4th 16.1 Aaron Wiggins offensive rebound 107 - 126
4th 23.1 Ousmane Dieng misses 24-foot three point jumper 107 - 126

Statistics

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39-90 FG 46-90
43.3 Field Goal % 51.1
11-30 3PT 14-37
36.7 Three Point % 37.8
18-26 FT 20-23
69.2 Free Throw % 87.0
48 Rebounds 41
14 Offensive Rebounds 7
34 Defensive Rebounds 34
19 Assists 24
7 Steals 9
3 Blocks 8
17 Turnovers 10
0 Team Turnovers 1
17 Total Turnovers 11
2 Technical Fouls 0
2 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
13 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 7
11 Fast Break Points 17
48 Points in Paint 56
18 Fouls 23
3 Largest Lead 29
Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Thomas Sorber, C Day-To-Day Jul 7
Jalen Williams, F Day-To-Day Jul 3
Houston Rockets Houston Rockets Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Dorian Finney-Smith, PF Day-To-Day Jul 3
Kevin Durant, PF Day-To-Day Jul 3

Game Information

Paycom Center

Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Attendance: 18,203 · Capacity:

2024-25 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Houston 52 30 .634 - L3
Memphis 48 34 .585 4 W1
Dallas 39 43 .476 13 L1
San Antonio 34 48 .415 18 W1
New Orleans 21 61 .256 31 L7

2024-25 Northwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Oklahoma City 68 14 .829 - W4
Denver 50 32 .610 18 W3
Minnesota 49 33 .598 19 W3
Portland 36 46 .439 32 W1
Utah 17 65 .207 51 L2
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