Thunder
RocketsThe Houston Rockets routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Saturday, October 31, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
The Rockets led 62-51 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 35-26. The biggest lead for the Rockets was 27 points; the Thunder led by as many as 4.
Top performers
Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 30 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 6 3-pointers, with 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Marcus Smart added 24 points and 5 rebounds. For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting, including 3 3-pointers. Kenrich Williams added 11 points and 7 rebounds.
- Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU): 30 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST, 10-18 FG, 33 MIN
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 26 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 10-20 FG, 31 MIN
- Marcus Smart (HOU): 24 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 7-10 FG, 36 MIN
- Alperen Sengun (HOU): 16 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST, 6-17 FG, 33 MIN
- Kevin Durant (HOU): 14 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 4-9 FG, 27 MIN
- Kenrich Williams (OKC): 11 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 3-7 FG, 21 MIN
By the numbers
The Rockets shot 45.6% from the field (41-of-90) and went 18-of-41 from three-point range; the Thunder shot 43.5% and went 10-of-32 from deep. The Thunder outscored their opponents 44-30 in the paint. Assists: Rockets 29, Thunder 20.
Context
The Rockets improved to 6-1, while the Thunder fell to 4-2, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Rockets host the Jazz on Friday, Nov 13; the Thunder visit the Clippers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,055 at Toyota Center. Officials: Mark Lindsay, Aaron Smith and Sha'Rae Mitchell.