Overview

• The Thunder improved to 8-1, rebounding from their first loss of the season against Denver.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 29 points, leading Oklahoma City's offensive charge.
• Oklahoma City surged ahead with a dominant second quarter, outscoring Houston 41-20 to establish a commanding halftime lead.
• The Thunder's shooting accuracy was a key factor, hitting 51.1% from the field and 52.9% from three-point range in the first half.
• Houston's top scorers, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, were limited to inefficient shooting, contributing to the Rockets' defeat.