Thunder Dominate Rockets with Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren's 29 Points Each
Oklahoma City Thunder overpower Houston Rockets in a decisive 126-107 victory to kick off a six-game homestand.
- 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.