Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets (10-21-25) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, prediction, and more

With the stage being set for 2025-26 NBA regular season, reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder are ready to lock horns with Houston Rockets during opening games. The first game of 2025-26 NBA regular season would be held on Tuesday, October 21. The Rockets finished the previous season with a 52-30 record, and are expected to make an impact with their great roster moves with two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. From when and where to watch the game to the expected lineup, here is everything you need to know about the game between Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets- When and where to watch the game

The matchup between Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets would be held at the Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, at 7:30 pm ET. The game can be streamed on on FanDuel Sports Network, NBC, ABC, and ESPN with Fubo, which offers a free trial. This season, you can also catch games on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets- Expected Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Chet Holmgren

Lu Dort

Aaron Wiggins

Isaiah Hartenstein

Houston Rockets:

Amen Thompson

Kevin Durant

Jabari Smith Jr

Alperen Sengun

Steven Adams

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets- Game Prediction

Oklahoma City Thunder is already running high with confidence after securing the 2024-25 NBA championship. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and co. is expected to show some noteworthy heroics against the Rockets during the season opener on the home ground. Apart from the 2025 NBA MVP Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, and Jaylin Williams are hoping to repeat the past season scenes.


Whereas, for the Houston Rockets have landed one of the biggest names in their current roster, the two time NBA champ Kevin Durant. The former Golden State Warriors’ star’s exceptional scoring abilities and dominant nature on the court is surely going to bring the much needed rebounding and defensive depth to the roster. With Jabari Smith Jr, Alperen Sengun, and Steven Adams the Houston Rockets are expected to perform a spectacular show during the 2025-26 NBA season.


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