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.

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with an opening doubleheader featuring the Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors. Here's the TV schedule and game times.

Oklahoma City didn't have an outstanding night from beyond the arc, but still managed to knock off Houston in the NBA's 2025-26 season opener.

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

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

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

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Michael Jordan laid out a wild comeback scenario in an in-depth interview with Mike Tirico on the NBA's 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