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2026\/27 National Basketball Association (NBA) season<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\nPreseason<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\nHouston Rockets v Oklahoma City Thunder<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\nToyota Center<\/span><\/p>\n


\nHouston, Texas, U.S.A<\/span><\/p>\n


\nFriday, 16 October 2026<\/span><\/p>\n


\n02:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Houston Rockets will welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Toyota Center for an exciting National Basketball Association (NBA)<\/a> preseason showdown on 16 October.<\/p>\n

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Head-to-Head<\/p>\n

The Rockets and Thunder have faced off 246 times in regular-season action since Oklahoma City joined the league.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Most recent meeting<\/p>\n

In their latest matchup on 7 February 2026, the Rockets secured a 112-106 victory over the Thunder at Paycom Center.<\/p>\n

Tari Eason led Houston with 26 points, while Alperen \u015eeng\u00fcn delivered an all-around performance of 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists to lock up a solid road win.<\/p>\n

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Key Players<\/p>\n

Alperen \u015eeng\u00fcn will be the focal point for the Rockets, anchoring their frontcourt with his elite playmaking, paint scoring, and dominance on the boards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will spearhead the Thunder’s attack, dictating the tempo with his smooth ball-handling, penetration, and lethal scoring ability.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quotes<\/span><\/p>\n

“We can improve vastly still \u2013 and that’s the good part about it,” Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said in the current pre-season.<\/span><\/p>\n

“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.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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NBA Fixtures<\/p>\n

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Friday, 16 October<\/strong>
\n01:30 \u2013 New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors
\n02:30 \u2013 Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder<\/p>\n

Saturday, 17 October<\/strong>
\n01:00 \u2013 Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors
\n01:00 \u2013 Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat
\n01:00 \u2013 Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
\n01:00 \u2013 Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
\n02:00 \u2013 Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
\n02:00 \u2013 Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets
\n02:00 \u2013 San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings
\n02:00 \u2013 Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks
\n02:00 \u2013 New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards
\n04:00 \u2013 Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz
\n04:00 \u2013 Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers
\n04:30 \u2013 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets<\/span><\/p>\n

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