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A 125-124 double-overtime loss to the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won't become a tell-all for the Houston Rockets. After all, it's Game 1 of 82 contests—a mere pitstop on a long, winding,
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“NBA on NBC” officially returned on Tuesday night with the 2025-26 season opener between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. The veteran broadcaster Tirico did play-by-play for the contest, having previously been named NBC’s lead voice for their return to NBA game coverage.
It's no secret that KD and OKC share a long history, courtesy of their nine-year association. Durant helped put the Thunder on the map, achieving several great feats with the franchise. Unfortunately,
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in double overtime at the Paycom Center in the NBA season opener on Tuesday, Oct. 21.