Thunder vs Rockets
Sat, Feb 7
Final
Thunder
Thunder
(40 - 12)
106
-
112
Rockets
Rockets
(31 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 28 | 24 | 22 | 32 | 106 |
| Rockets | 28 | 18 | 34 | 32 | 112 |
Venue: Paycom Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Cason Wallace
OKC | #22 | G
23
4
4
Alperen Sengun
HOU | #28 | C
17
12
11
Smart Game Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder has a 58% chance of winning the game
Despite missing their top two scorers, the Thunder's elite defense returns with Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein to stifle a slumping Rockets offense.
Key Analysis
- • Oklahoma City is without MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, removing over 50 points per game from their lineup.
- • The Thunder welcome back defensive anchors Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Lu Dort, who were rested or out in the previous loss.
- • Houston is currently struggling, having lost consecutive games to the Hornets and Celtics while failing to score 100 points in either contest.
- • The Rockets' Kevin Durant faces a difficult matchup against elite perimeter defenders like Lu Dort and Cason Wallace.
- • Oklahoma City boasts a dominant 22-4 home record at Paycom Center this season compared to Houston's mediocre road performance.
- • Alperen Sengun's interior scoring will be challenged by the elite rim protection duo of Holmgren and Hartenstein.
