Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points in a losing effort as the Thunder defeated the Rockets 111-91.

January 17th - The Thunder defeated the Rockets 111-91. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a solid performance, contributing 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists; Holmgren was equally efficient, scoring 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, providing strong support for the team's interior defense.

At the start of the game, Holmgren scored frequently both inside and outside, netting 11 points in the first quarter alone, helping the Thunder take a 21-19 lead at the end of the first quarter . In the second quarter, the Rockets tied the score at 36 , but the Thunder immediately intensified their defense and widened the gap. Although the Rockets narrowed the gap at the end of the quarter, the Thunder still finished the first half with a 55-48 lead .

After switching sides, the Rockets briefly took the lead, led by Shen Jing and Smith. The Thunder quickly adjusted their offensive rhythm and regained control. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder maintained a slight lead of 77-75 . In the final quarter, the Thunder exerted their full strength on both ends of the court, while limiting the Rockets' scoring, and the point difference quickly widened to over 20 points. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Rockets 111-91.

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 20 points , 2 rebounds, and 4 assists; Holmgren had 18 points , 9 rebounds , and 1 assist; Mitchell had 17 points, 5 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Dort had 13 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Wallace had 8 points, 3 rebounds , and 2 assists; Kenrich Williams had 7 points and 2 rebounds; Joe had 6 points and 1 rebound .

Rockets player statistics

Durant 19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Smith 17 points, 10 rebounds , 1 assist; Shen Jing 14 points , 13 rebounds, 5 assists; Thompson 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Sheppard 7 points, 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Adams 6 points, 11 rebounds; Okogie 5 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist .