Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made two free throws with 2.3 seconds left in 2 OTs as the Thunder opened its NBA title defense with a 125-124 win against the Rockets.

NBA fans praised the league for allowing the Anthem to play before the Thunder-Rockets contest on opening night.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka's starting lineup for Houston's season opener against OKC is: Amen Thompson (6'7) Kevin Durant (6'11) Jabari Smith Jr. (6'11) Alperen Sengun (6'11) Steven Adams (6'11) Houston's starting lineup will have an average height of 6'10 😳 (via @SportsVanessa) pic.twitter.com/nA53Aesfk2

Without Fred VanVleet, the Rockets’ jumbo lineup exposed a major flaw — Amen Thompson’s struggles at point guard are hard to ignore.

Michael Jordan joined Mike Tirico on NBA Opening Night to discuss his relationship with the game of basketball and biggest wish.

Against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets will trot out one of the most unique starting lineups in NBA history.

The Houston Rockets have a promising roster, and surprisingly, the starting lineup made history as all of them bring size above 6 ft.