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Thunder Nip Rockets in Double OT on Opening Night as Durant Fouls Out

The outcome hinged on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free throws after drawing a late foul on Kevin Durant.

Overview

  • Oklahoma City beat Houston 125-124 in double overtime at Paycom Center on the night the Thunder held their ring ceremony and raised their championship banner.
  • Crew chief Zach Zarba said officials did not see Durant signal for a timeout with none remaining at the end of the first overtime, so no technical foul was assessed.
  • Kevin Durant said he cost Houston by missing a late free throw in regulation and committing the decisive foul, finishing with 23 points before fouling out.
  • Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 39 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 and Chet Holmgren added 28 for the Thunder.
  • Houston returns home to face the Pistons on Friday, and Oklahoma City visits the Pacers on Thursday to start a road trip.