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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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. Also read: Top 30 most valuable NBA teams of 2024
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.
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NORMAN, Okla. — Derrion Reed scored 22 points, Xzayvier Brown finished with 18, and Oklahoma set the program’s single-game record for field-goal percentage on Monday night as the Sooners beat Stetson 107-54 on Monday night.
Oklahoma shot 67.8% (40 of 59) from the field and had its highest-scoring game since a 107-86 win over Arkansan-Pine Bluff on Nov. 30, 2023. The previous record was 66.1% (39 of 59) against Baylor on Feb. 26, 2005.
The Sooners made 12 of 24 from 3-point range, outrebounded Stetson 39-24, and outscored the Hatters 54-18 in the paint.
Mohamed Wague had 15 points and nine rebounds for Oklahoma and Tae Davis added 12 points and six assists. Kuol Atak and Nijel Pack each scored 11 points.
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Ethan Copeland, the only Stetson (4-9) player who scored in double figures, had 14 points.
Oklahoma (9-3) used runs of 15-3 and 10-2, the latter of which culminated with a Jadon Jones three-point play that gave the Sooners a 26-11 lead a little more than eight minutes into the game.
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Another offensive lineman from Oklahoma’s heralded 2024 group of freshman has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Third-year sophomore tackle Isaiah Autry-Dent announced Monday on social media that he’ll be entering the portal when it opens on Jan. 2.
“I’m truly grateful for the incredible, life-changing experience I’ve had at the University of Oklahoma,” he wrote. “The dedication of the staff, the camaraderie with my teammates, and the unwavering support from the fans have made this journey unforgettable. I’ve learned lessons on and off the field that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and I’m thankful for every moment, every challenge and every triumph along the way.”
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Dent added that he’s “given it a great deal of thought and prayed for guidance” but intends to leave OU with 3-4 years of eligibility remaining and is “excited about exploring new opportunities to continue growing as a player and as a person.”
After much prayer and family talks, I’ll enter the transfer portal on January 2 with three years of eligibility left. Thank you #SoonerNationpic.twitter.com/AM15EMHlHV
Dent was one of five offensive linemen signed in the 2024 class, and he’s the third one to leave, joining Eugene Brooks and Josh Aisosa. After just two seasons, only Eddy Pierre-Louis and Daniel Akinkunmi remain.
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Dent was listed at 304 pounds as a true freshman but in July checked in at 317 pounds — the biggest overall weight gain of any offensive player, which was a reflection of his hard work and dedication as the OU offensive line made an offseason mandate to get bigger and stronger.
Last spring, senior center Troy Everett was asked to assess Dent’s progress following his freshman season.
“Isaiah works hard,” Everett said. “Isaiah’s going to be great. Isaiah, right now, he’s just got to get comfortable when he’s out there, but that goes for every young guy.”
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Dent played in just one game — against Maine — and logged just 26 snaps on offense and nine snaps on special teams during the 2024 season, then didn’t get on the field at all in 2025.
The former 3-star prospect from Fulton, MS, is a second cousin to former OU running back Marcus Dupree. His mother, Pashen Dent-Autry, was a two-time national champion basketball player for Tennessee legend Pat Summitt.
Autry was a consensus 3-star prospect coming out as a high school All-American at Itawamba Agricultural High School, where he was a 6-foot-7, 300-pound standout.
Autry picked the Sooners over Alabama, Auburn, Florida State and Ole Miss, among others, and could have plenty of options.
