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2026/27 National Basketball Association (NBA) season
Preseason
Houston Rockets v Oklahoma City Thunder
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas, U.S.A
Friday, 16 October 2026
02:30
The Houston Rockets will welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Toyota Center for an exciting National Basketball Association (NBA) preseason showdown on 16 October.
Head-to-Head
The Rockets and Thunder have faced off 246 times in regular-season action since Oklahoma City joined the league.
The all-time series leans narrowly in favour of the Thunder, who hold a 126-120 edge over Houston, though the Rockets have kept the rivalry extremely competitive in recent meetings.
Most recent meeting
In their latest matchup on 7 February 2026, the Rockets secured a 112-106 victory over the Thunder at Paycom Center.
Tari Eason led Houston with 26 points, while Alperen Şengün delivered an all-around performance of 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists to lock up a solid road win.
Key Players
Alperen Şengün will be the focal point for the Rockets, anchoring their frontcourt with his elite playmaking, paint scoring, and dominance on the boards.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will spearhead the Thunder’s attack, dictating the tempo with his smooth ball-handling, penetration, and lethal scoring ability.
Quotes
“We can improve vastly still – and that’s the good part about it,” Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said in the current pre-season.
“We kinda have a blueprint of where we want to be. But none of that really matters when you go out… and lay an egg.”
NBA Fixtures
Friday, 16 October
01:30 – New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors
02:30 – Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Saturday, 17 October
01:00 – Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors
01:00 – Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat
01:00 – Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
01:00 – Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
02:00 – Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
02:00 – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets
02:00 – San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings
02:00 – Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks
02:00 – New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards
04:00 – Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz
04:00 – Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers
04:30 – Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
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