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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.
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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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers: How to watch Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals tonight
The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. The odds heavily favor the Thunder over the Pacers, which is no surprise considering the Thunder were 68-14 in the regular season and the No. 1 overall seed in the Western Conference. However, the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers are currently leading the Oklahoma City Thunder, 2-1 in the finals series.
Game 4 tips off in Indiana tonight, June 13, at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals.
How to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Game 4:
Date: Friday, June 13
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TV channel: ABC
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Who is playing in the NBA Finals?
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.
2025 NBA Finals TV schedule:
All times Eastern.
Thursday, June 5
Game 1 – Indiana at Oklahoma City: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Sunday, June 8
Game 2 – Indiana at Oklahoma City: 8 p.m. (ABC)
Wednesday, June 11
Game 3 – Oklahoma City at Indiana: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Friday, June 13
Game 4 – Oklahoma City at Indiana: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
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Monday, June 16
Game 5 – Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Thursday, June 19
Game 6 – Oklahoma City at Indiana, if necessary: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Sunday, June 22
Game 7 – Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary: 8 p.m. (ABC)
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OBN arrests man for trafficking, exploitation of a minor

OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, a man has been arrested in connection to a trafficking and exploitation investigation.
Officials say on April 17, 2025, an investigation by the OBN’s Human Trafficking Unit led to a missing juvenile who was a victim of trafficking. The investigation also identified 26-year-old Derrick Lewis as the suspected trafficker.
“Upon reviewing the evidence and conducting interviews, it was determined Derrick Lewis (a.k.a. ‘King’) had direct involvement in not only the commercial sex trafficking of this missing juvenile but other adult victims as well.” said OBN Spokesman Mark Woodward.
On June 9, a warrant was obtained by OBN Human Trafficking agents for Lewis on charges of Human Trafficking of a Minor, Human Trafficking, Maintaining a House of Prostitution and Child Exploitation.
According to OBN, Lewis was arrested on June 10 at a home in Del City.

“Information from this investigation indicates there may be other victims of Lewis. We want to let these victims know they don’t have to be afraid to come forward. Victims can remain anonymous, and help is available.” said OBN Director Donnie Anderson.
Resources can be found by visiting OBN’s “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” page at obndd.ok.gov.
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Car collides with Milwaukee Fire engine at 26th and Oklahoma

A car crashed into a Milwaukee Fire Department engine Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the intersection of South 26th Street and Oklahoma Avenue.
Motorcyclist Jacob Mundt told TMJ4 that he was traveling west on Oklahoma Avenue when a white car was speeding in the opposite direction.
Soon after Mundt said the same car smashed into MFD’s engine as it was making a left turn onto 26th Street.
Watch: Car collides with Milwaukee Fire engine at 26th and Oklahoma
Car crashes into fire engine
The car’s front end is gone.
“He could’ve been on his way to work, but not anymore. For what? Save 30 seconds? If you do the math speeding’s not worth it,” Mundt commented. “If that (fire engine) was me I wouldn’t be here. If I was in an accident and somebody saw it I would want somebody to stop and you know support me.”
Mundt says the driver of the white vehicle was visibly injured and taken away in an ambulance. No firefighters were reported injured.
TMJ4 has reached out to police and fire for more information.
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