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Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder (12/14) game preview: Projected starters, prediction, best odds and betting lines, injury report, how to watch, and more | NBA News – Times of India
The Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder game will take place at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a crucial game for both the Rockets and the Thunder as the winner will head straight to the finals in Las Vegas.
In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know about the matchup, including injury reports, key players, broadcast details, and more.
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Projected starting five
Houston Rockets projected starting five
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | 15.6 | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Jalen Green | 19.2 | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Dillon Brooks | 12.6 | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 11.6 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Alperen Sengun | 18.8 | 10.6 | 5.3 |
Oklahoma City Thunder projected starting five
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30.2 | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Luguentz Dort | 9.9 | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| Cason Wallace | 7.0 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Jalen Williams | 21.8 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 11.6 | 12.8 | 4.3 |
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change. This is not the finalized roster and this applies to both the teams playing tonight.)
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Key players to watch
Houston Rockets key players
– Jalen Green
– Alperen Sengun
Oklahoma City Thunder key players
– Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
– Jalen Williams
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Injury report
Houston Rockets injury report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | GTD | Illness |
Oklahoma City Thunder injury report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ousmane Dieng | OUT | Finger |
| Alex Ducas | OUT | Back |
| Adam Flagler | OUT | Finger |
| Chet Holmgren | OUT | Hip |
| Nikola Topić | OFS | Knee |
| Jaylin Williams | OUT | Hamstring |
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Team stats
| Metric | Rockets | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 17-8 | 19-5 |
| Standings | 2nd | 1st |
| Home/Away | 7-5 | 10-2 |
| Off Rtg | 15th | 8th |
| Def Rtg | 2nd | 1st |
| Net Rtg | 5th | 1st |
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Previous matchups
| Stat | Thunder | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32 | Fred VanVleet: 38 |
| Rebounds | Isaiah Hartenstein: 13 | Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr.: 14 |
| Assists | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 7 | Fred VanVleet: 9 |
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Leading players
| Stat | Rockets | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Jalen Green: 19.2 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.2 |
| Rebounds | Alperen Sengun: 10.6 | Isaiah Hartenstein: 12.8 |
| Assists | Fred VanVleet: 5.9 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6.3 |
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Moneyline and odds
– Moneyline: Rockets (+190) vs Thunder (-230)
– Spread: Rockets (+5.5) vs Thunder (-5.5)
– Total (O/U): Rockets -110 (O 213.5) vs Thunder -110 (U 213.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change. Keep an eye out for the recent odds)
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Betting tips
Alperen Sengun scored 18.5 points, which is marginally less than his 18.8-point season average. Given that he has scored 20 points in three of his previous five games, it seems wise to wager on the over.
With 30.5 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is slightly above his season average of 30.2 points. Considering his propensity for scoring, it seems sense to wager on the over.
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Prediction
We predict that Oklahoma City will win and go to the final, as do the oddsmakers. Even with injuries, the Thunder have continuously shown that they can perform well under crisis. In a game where the team’s total points should be more than 213.5, OKC is predicted to cover the spread.
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Date, time, and venue
The match between the Rockets and the Thunder will take place on December 14, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET. It will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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How to watch Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Streaming details and more
– Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free), ESPN+, Hulu with Live TV, and more
– NBA League Pass: NBA TV. Free trial
– TV: ABC
You can also buy the NBA League Pass to get the latest updates about all the games that take place today and henceforth.
Catch up on Oklahoma’s top headlines of the week for Dec. 12, 2025
Here are Oklahoma’s top headlines of the week for Dec. 12, 2025
A Pawnee native who died in a Japanese prison during World War II is headed back to Oklahoma after officials identified his body 82 years later.
James M. Walker was an infantry corporal stationed on the Philippine Islands when Japan invaded in December 1941. U.S. forces battled the Japanese in intense fighting for months, but ultimately surrendered to the invaders in April 1942.
After being taken prisoner, Walker and thousands of other prisoners of war were forced to travel 65 miles to a prison camp on the notorious Bataan Death March. More than 2,500 POWs are reported to have died at the camp.
Prison camp records showed he died on Jan. 1, 1943 at the age of 46, but he was buried in a common grave with other deceased prisoners. After the war, the American Graves Registration Service exhumed the bodies, collected samples for identification analysis and reburied the remains in a memorial cemetery in Manila.
To identify Walker’s remains, scientists used dental and anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial evidence. The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System also used mitochondrial DNA analysis and mitochondrial genome sequencing data.
Although interred as an “unknown” for decades, Walker’s grave was meticulously cared for by the American Battle Monuments Commission. His name is listed on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate his remains have been identified.
Upon his return to the United States, Walker will be buried in Maramec, Oklahoma in January 2026.
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma City police responded to a fatal shooting in the 2600 block of N. Kelly Friday evening.
According to OKCPD, the shooting occurred at around 6:20 p.m.
When officers arrived, they located one adult male with gunshot wounds at the scene. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died during surgery.
Police believe the shooting was a result of a verbal argument that escalated into a fistfight and then a shooting.
The suspect has been taken into custody and transported to police headquarters for questioning.
This is a developing story; please check back for updates.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-0) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (6-3)
Oklahoma City; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma takes on Oklahoma State at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Sooners are 6-3 in non-conference play. Oklahoma is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Cowboys are 9-0 in non-conference play. Oklahoma State ranks eighth in the Big 12 with 16.9 assists per game led by Jaylen Curry averaging 5.1.
Oklahoma averages 84.7 points, 8.3 more per game than the 76.4 Oklahoma State gives up. Oklahoma State scores 16.3 more points per game (91.3) than Oklahoma gives up to opponents (75.0).
TOP PERFORMERS: Nijel Pack is scoring 17.2 points per game with 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the Sooners. Tae Davis is averaging 13.3 points and 6.8 rebounds while shooting 53.3%.
Vyctorius Miller is averaging 15.9 points for the Cowboys. Parsa Fallah is averaging 14.6 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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