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Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Opening Night Preview
Following a 4-0 preseason run, the day every Houston fan has been waiting for since NBA schedules were announced, opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder is officially upon us. Oklahoma City will begin the evening hanging its 2024-25 championship season banner as the Thunder host the Rockets at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 55 to lead Thunder past Pacers 141-135 in 2 OTs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season, beating the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday n...

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Wembanyama was channeling his inner Giannis by running over Mavericks defenders at every opportunity.

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See OKC Thunder, Houston Rockets fans line up outside Paycom Center hours before tip-off
Thunder reveal unique NBA championship ring in season opener, honor OKC National Memorial

Kevin Durant's mistakes cost Rockets in double-overtime defeat vs. Thunder

Kevin Durant was everything the Houston Rockets wanted throughout most of his debut while taking on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

The Houston Rockets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday to open the NBA season. Tip-off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC / Peacock). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Thunder-Rockets, Lakers-Warriors on NBC hits records not seen since 2010

The NBA returned to NBC with the Thunder taking on the Rockets and the Lakers hosting the Warriors. The night was a huge success.

For Kevin Durant and other Houston Rockets, watching Oklahoma City Thunder ring ceremony hits home

Kevin Durant, Steven Adams, Jeff Green and Royal Ivey all have history playing in Oklahoma City and will see team raise NBA championship banner.
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Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder live updates, score, highlights: Pacers, Thunder head to overtime

The Indiana Pacers start their season by hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder, who beat them in the 2025 NBA Finals: Scores, live updates, highlights.

Rockets vs. Thunder live updates: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant lead their teams on NBA opening night

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 PM ET and Warriors vs. Lakers at 10 PM ET. Lineups, injuries, players, where to watch, and more.

Rockets vs Thunder, Lakers vs Warriors live updates: Lineups, scores, news as Kevin Durant makes debut with Houston, Luka Dončić takes on Warriors

That said, a 40-year-old LeBron James will miss the Lakers' opener against the Warriors. The four-time league MVP and four-time NBA champ is dealing with sciatica and is reportedly eying a mid-November return. James' early-season absence could set the stage for the beginning of a Dončić MVP campaign.

Thunder vs. Rockets prediction, odds, time: 2025 NBA Opening Night, October 21 best bets from advanced model

SportsLine's model simulated Oklahoma City vs. Houston 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Opening Night on Tuesday as Kevin Durant makes his debut for Houston
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