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.

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.

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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.

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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.