Williams' 18 points weren't enough to save the Rockets from a 116-89 victory over the Thunder.

October 16th - The Rockets defeated the Thunder 116-89 . Bogdanovic had 15 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist, while Shen Jing added 14 points , 7 rebounds , and 5 assists. For the Thunder, Jalen Williams scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while Alexander contributed 17 points , 1 rebound, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Rockets relied on Thompson's repeated drives to the basket, Durant scored from the free-throw line, and Ethan also contributed points. Although the Thunder tried to close the gap at the end of the quarter thanks to Alexander, they couldn't turn the tide. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led 33-15. In the second quarter, Hartenstein scored repeatedly in the paint, and the Thunder narrowed the gap to just two points. At crucial moments, Durant repeatedly attacked the basket to stabilize the situation. At halftime, the Rockets led 54-47 .

After switching sides, the Rockets extended their lead to 19 points. Bogdanovic hit three consecutive three-pointers to start the game, and VanVleet also contributed from beyond the arc. The Thunder then responded with points from Alexander and Jalen Williams . At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets still led 79-69 . In the final quarter, the Rockets quickly widened the gap to 20 points. Phillips hit consecutive long-range shots, further extending the lead. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Thunder 116-89 .

Thunder player statistics

Jalen Williams 18 points , 7 rebounds ; Alexander 17 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Barnheiser 9 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; McCain 8 points , 6 rebounds; Mitchell 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Hartenstein 6 points , 8 rebounds , 1 assist; Mara 6 points , 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Stertz 5 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists

Rockets player statistics

Bogdanovic 15 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Shen Jing 14 points , 7 rebounds , 5 assists; Thompson 12 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Ethan 12 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Durant 11 points , 1 assist; Sheppard 11 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists; VanVleet 7 points , 6 rebounds, 8 assists; Crawford 7 points; Phillips 6 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Thornton 5 points .

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