Thunder 2, Rockets 9: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-11) play against the Houston Rockets (14-14) at Toyota Center Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday November 26, 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 2, Houston Rockets 9 (Q1 09:22) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Clemente Almanza @ …

The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-11) play against the Houston Rockets (14-14) at Toyota Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday November 26, 2022

Oklahoma City Thunder 2, Houston Rockets 9 (Q1 09:22)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Younger average age of roster, Thunder & Rockets or OU & Texas Tech? pic.twitter.com/fq7xk8UBjL8:11 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Let’s get it!
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/REdTIgVP9y8:11 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
It’s going to be funny when the #Rockets trade Eric Gordon and everyone rejoices that KJ Martin is going to get the starting role… only to see it go to Jae’Sean Tate. – 8:02 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Soul crushing stuff for the Mavs in TOR. another big lead gets away. PHX, OKC, WAS & TOR losses when leading by 14+ pts. Other games vs POR & LAC lost 15 and 25 pt leads but still managed to win. Tonight 5-12 from 3pt in 1st Qtr. 6-27 after that. – 8:01 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets pregame mix has really taken a step forward this season. That’s when you know a rebuild is headed in the right direction – 7:53 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝It’s still another game that we want to focus on our principles.❞
Prior to tip, @NickAGallo caught up with @Tre Mann. pic.twitter.com/j122RLq2iP7:50 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Poku vs. Sengun is a peak made-for-twitter matchup. pic.twitter.com/UNrqjVI48T7:47 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Never let ‘em know your next move pic.twitter.com/qxe8R7Xc9s7:41 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Aaron Wiggins, who’s graded out well on both sides of the ball, has as many starts (5) as DNPs (5).
“One of the tradeoffs of playing everybody … is you’ve got to create the space for that.”
More from Mark Daigneault:
oklahoman.com/story/sports/n…7:39 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC starters vs Rockets
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Jalen Williams
Poku
Jabari vs JDub rookie battle will be fun. – 7:36 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting 5️⃣ vs. Thunder
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/hvIZ0I6ulh7:36 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder starters at Rockets
– SGA
– Giddey
– Dort
– Jalen Williams
– Poku – 7:31 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets starters
Kevin Porter Jr
Jalen Green
Eric Gordon
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Sengun – 7:31 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
You’ll see me tonight alongside the Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy on pre-, half & postgame coverage on @ATTSportsNetSW for #Rockets – #Thunder starting at 6:30p. #LightTheFuse pic.twitter.com/fkFoePfeAV7:15 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The plan is for Ousmane Dieng to play tonight, Mark Daigneault said. – 6:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Rockets have the worst record in the NBA going on 3 straight seasons.
Their talented core is likely improved next year but you don’t go from worst for 3 seasons to the playoffs.
That Houston 2024 1st rounder (top 4 protected) is looking like a great pick or trade asset for OKC. – 6:41 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Pulling up for the weekend shift 🤘 pic.twitter.com/qyiKB5Hk1w6:26 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Fun fact: Paul Watson played 20 minutes for the Thunder the last time it was in Houston. That was just 362 days ago. – 6:15 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Leading up to tonight’s Black Panther theme night, a group of lucky Rockets fans were able to see Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with @Jabari Smith and @Tari Eason! pic.twitter.com/As6SNcna6o6:00 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
“Wakanda Forever” will be said 50 times during the Black Panther Night broadcast.
@DraftKings | #Rockets5:32 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Aaron Wiggins is entering tonight with consecutive DNPs. Why isn’t he playing more? Here’s what Mark Daigneault said: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n…5:21 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
The Thunder will look to continue its application of lessons learned as it takes on the Houston Rockets.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson break down what to look for in today’s @OUHealth Game Day Report. pic.twitter.com/hUiaDQqSyh4:51 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
The Thunder will look to continue its application of lessons learned as it takes on the Houston Rockets.
@NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson break down what to look for in today’s @OU Health Game Day Report. pic.twitter.com/NaPwG7rcSz4:50 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder vs. Rockets injury report:
Alperen Sengun (groin strain) is probable
Jae’Sean Tate (ankle soreness) is out
Bruno Fernando (knee maintenance) is out
Chet Holmgren & Mike Muscala are both out – 4:09 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Weekend hoops vs. the @Oklahoma City Thunder!
⏰ 7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
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🚀 @theblackpanther pic.twitter.com/VdDiGvt3Ob4:00 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
No officiating errors in the final two minutes of Rockets-Hawks per the L2M Report. No word on the first 46 minutes, however – 3:58 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The only blemish on the last two minute report from the #Thunder vs #Bulls game. pic.twitter.com/EkLXksZCgk3:58 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“When you’re not rolling… it’s important to be a little more selective”
🏀 Chris Mullin was impressed with Klay’s big night against the Rockets earlier this week.
@Rick Kamla | @adaniels33 pic.twitter.com/Qo494Howkg3:16 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Alperen Sengun upgraded to probable to play for the Rockets vs. OKC tonight. Bruno Fernando out with left knee injury maintenance in the second half of the back-to-back. – 2:37 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
TOP CANDIDATES TO MAKE ALL-STAR DEBUT (as of now)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lauri Markkanen
Tyrese Haliburton
De’Aaron Fox
Jerami Grant
Jalen Brunson
Brunson would be the first Knicks’ PG to make the All-Star Game since Mark Jackson in 1989.
hoopshype.com/lists/global-r…2:37 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
For honor. For family. For home. Forever.
Join us for Black Panther “Wakanda Forever” night at Toyota Center!
@theblackpanther | #NBAForever pic.twitter.com/yWmDbgDRho2:00 PM