Dominated by OKC during their first two duels fought in this 2025/26 financial year, the Texan franchise won 112-106 in Oklahoma City. The Thunder, however, had a lead of up to 15 lengths in the second quarter (49-34).
But the Rockets, who were still trailing by 6 points at the break (52-46) ended up taking advantage of the absence of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal injury). They forced the decision in a third quarter won 34-22 to inflict the Thunder with their 13th defeat of the season.
The Rockets were notably able to count on Tari Eason (26 points, 5/13 behind the arc) and Alperen Sengun (17 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and 3 blocks) to turn the tide and achieve their 32nd success in 51 games in this championship. Aligned for 8 minutes, Clint Capela grabbed 1 rebound, missing his only shot, finishing with a differential of -12.
Washington was also beaten 127-113 by the Nets on Saturday in Brooklyn, after conceding no less than 80 points in the first half. The Wizards, who could spare their new recruit Anthony Davis until the end of the season, notably played without Kyshawn George on Saturday. The Valais winger suffers from a contusion on his right knee.
