Detroit will look to Duncan Robinson to flip the switch following a poor outing, which saw just two points in 32 minutes of play. Double-Big vs Double-Big? The Rockets are expecte

The Houston Rockets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in double overtime to open the season, although Alperen Sengun stood out.

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 sound of a single dribble hitting the hardwood echoed throughout Paycom Center. It was from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was about to shoot a go-ahead free throw with 2.3 seconds left in OKC's season-opening home game against Houston on Tuesday.

The Houston Rockets lost their first game of the season, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 125-124, in two overtimes.Alperen Sengun led all scorers with 39 points, and once Kevin Durant settles into his new team,

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.

After more than five months, the Houston Rockets will return to the Toyota Center for their first home game of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.