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Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NBA on TV, stream online
Halftime Report
The Rockets have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. Sitting on a score of 62-57, they have looked like the better team, but there’s still two more quarters to play.
If the Rockets keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 26-31 in no time. On the other hand, the Thunder will have to make due with a 39-18 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets
Current Records: Oklahoma City 39-17, Houston 25-31
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
- TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $11.00
What to Know
The Thunder have enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Houston Rockets will face off at 7:00 p.m. ET on February 25th at Toyota Center without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The Thunder scored the most points they’ve had all season to find success on Friday. They really took it to Washington for the full four quarters, racking up a 147-106 victory at home. The oddsmakers set the bar high with a 242.5-point over/under, but they still managed to beat it.
It was another big night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who almost dropped a double-double on 30 points and nine assists. He has been hot recently, having posted 25 or more points the last six times he’s played. Another player making a difference was Chet Holmgren, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and ten rebounds.
Even though the Rockets have not done well against the Suns recently (they were 2-8 in their previous ten matchups), they didn’t let the past get in their way on Friday. Houston secured a 114-110 W over the Suns. The victory was just what the Rockets needed coming off of a 127-105 loss in their prior contest.
Oklahoma City pushed their record up to 39-17 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 128.2 points per game. As for Houston, their victory bumped their record up to 25-31.
Sunday’s contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Thunder haven’t given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (they’re ranked second in turnovers per game overall). However, it’s not like the Rockets struggle in that department as they’ve been averaging only 12.6 turnovers per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Going forward, the Thunder are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 6.5 points. This contest will be their 15th straight as the favorites (so far over this stretch they are 7-7 against the spread).
Odds
Oklahoma City is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Houston, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Thunder, as the game opened with the Thunder as a 4.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 234 points.
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Series History
Houston has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Oklahoma City.
- Dec 06, 2023 – Houston 110 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- Feb 15, 2023 – Oklahoma City 133 vs. Houston 96
- Feb 04, 2023 – Oklahoma City 153 vs. Houston 121
- Feb 01, 2023 – Houston 112 vs. Oklahoma City 106
- Nov 26, 2022 – Houston 118 vs. Oklahoma City 105
- Dec 01, 2021 – Houston 114 vs. Oklahoma City 110
- Nov 29, 2021 – Houston 102 vs. Oklahoma City 89
- Nov 17, 2021 – Oklahoma City 101 vs. Houston 89
- Oct 22, 2021 – Houston 124 vs. Oklahoma City 91
- Mar 21, 2021 – Oklahoma City 114 vs. Houston 112
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State outlasts UCF in overtime, Houston next
The Oklahoma State Cowboys men’s basketball bounced back in a big way Tuesday night.
Anthony Roy scored 27 points and Kanye Clary added 23, including seven in overtime, as Oklahoma State defeated the UCF Knights men’s basketball 111-104 in Orlando.
The Cowboys controlled the extra period, finishing overtime on an 11-4 run and outscoring UCF 17-10.
Clary played a major role in closing it out. He hit a key 3-pointer and went 4-for-4 from the free throw line in overtime to help seal the win.
The victory moves Oklahoma State to 18-12 overall and 6-11 in the Big 12, and gives the Cowboys two wins in their last three games after snapping a five-game losing streak. UCF, now 20-9 (9-8 Big 12), has dropped two straight.
Roy and Clary led a balanced offensive effort. Jaylen Curry and Christian Coleman each added 16 points, while the Cowboys shot 49% from the field (35-of-72) and 80% from the free throw line (32-of-40).
Themus Fulks led UCF with 22 points, while Riley Kugel added 18.
Late-game drama forces overtime
The final seconds of regulation were chaotic.
With 24 seconds remaining, Isaiah Coleman threw down a dunk to give Oklahoma State a 94-91 lead.
But UCF answered quickly when Chris Johnson hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left, tying the game at 94-94.
Oklahoma State had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but Jaylen Curry missed a shot, and John Bol blocked Roy’s attempt, sending the game to overtime.
Cowboys respond after tough loss
The Cowboys showed resilience after Saturday’s lopsided loss to Cincinnati.
The team traveled directly to Orlando following that defeat and was pushed through two intense practices by head coach Steve Lutz and the coaching staff.
The response was clear.
Led by Roy’s scoring and Clary’s clutch overtime performance, Oklahoma State delivered a gritty win and swept the season series against UCF
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City police are investigating after a man was shot near Yukon
YUKON, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating after a man was shot near Yukon Monday night.
The shooting happened near Northwest 10th Street and South Yukon Parkway near the border of Yukon and Oklahoma City.
Police are on the scene, and officials said the victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the hip.
OKCPD said they have at least one person in custody.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Oklahoma lawmakers consider bill to require annual fee for transmission lines on private property
As consumer electricity needs grow, lawmakers are discussing strategies to ease the burden on landowners who don’t want the towers and wires carrying that energy on their property.
As it’s written now, the bill would require transmission owners to pay landowners $2 per foot of line annually. During the committee meeting, Murdock said he introduced the legislation to “start a conversation.”
“ This is an idea of, maybe moving forward, if the landowners are getting a royalty off of the power being pushed across their property, it may make it a little more palatable for someone to have a transmission line go across their property,” he said.
Landowners can enter into easement agreements with companies to set aside portions of their land for the builds. But in some cases, eminent domain is used to obtain a right-of-way.
“ I’m not saying that this is going to do away with eminent domain,” Murdock said. “What I’m hoping is this just makes it a little more palatable.”
Murdock said he spoke with utility companies about the legislation, though he didn’t name them. The bill’s language could change after creating an alternative rate based on conversations with the companies, he said.
Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, said the bill could raise utility rates for consumers living in Oklahoma’s most populous counties if companies charge more to make up for the annual fee.
Murdock pushed back, noting the lines are necessary to deliver electricity to other counties.
“You understand that you flip that light on because — and have that ability to have electricity because — the people in my district have a transmission line that goes across them, getting you that power,” he said.
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