The Rockets look to get into the win column for the first time this season after dropping their season opener to the reigning NBA champion Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in double overtime at the Paycom Center in the NBA season opener on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Houston was the team that really respected me, respected what I bring to the table, and wanted to make this work,” Kevin Durant tells SI.

The NBA season-opening game tips off with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets Tuesday. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

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,

NBA said referees should have awarded a technical free throw to the Thunder after Durant signaled for an excessive timeout in overtime.

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night of the NBA season, Tuesday at the Paycom Center.

The Houston Rockets come into the season as one of the teams expected to compete for a championship. The Rockets made the most significant move of the offseason

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder started their title defense with a double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets.

NBA Opening Night Audience Peaked at 7.1 Million Viewers on NBC and Peacock for Thrilling Conclusion (10:45-11 p.m. ET) of Oklahoma City Thunder’s One-Point Win over Houston Rockets in First Double OT