The Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder put together a noteworthy battle that will be talked about throughout the year. It’s safe to say the season-op

The Thunder held a ring ceremony to celebrate their victory in the 2025 NBA Finals before the opening tip, but the Rockets hoped to play spoiler. In a gritty, dramatic and controversial double overtime game, the Rockets came up just short, falling 125-124.

First, the Thunder played a double-overtime thriller against the new-look Houston Rockets, holding on to win 125-124 in an instant classic. And in California, the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers lost their home opener 119-109 to the Golden State Warriors.

Facing his former team while making his debut for the Rockets, Kevin Durant fell short at getting revenge on the Thunder as Houston lost to Oklahoma City 125-124 in a double overtime thriller to open the season.

The NBA season is off to an incredible start. In the first game of the season, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets took on the defending champions. It was ring night in Oklahoma City for the Thunder,

Thunder fans got everything they wanted on Tuesday — a ring ceremony, a championship banner unveiling and a win over ex-Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened its NBA title defense with a home win over the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center.

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,