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On YouTubeTari Eason News / The Dream Shake / October 22
Rockets fall to Thunder 125-124 in double OT in season opener 
The Houston Rockets fell to the Oklahoma Cty Thunder on Tuesday night, falling 125-124 in overtime in the season opener, allowing the defending champs to come from behind, and allowing some boneheaded plays to end their night on a sour note.
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Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / October 22
Ex-NBA Star DeMarcus Cousins Demands Rockets Make Specific Move
The Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder put together a noteworthy battle that will be talked about throughout the year. It’s safe to say the season-opener didn’t disappoint.
Tari Eason News / Ball Exclusives / October 22
Rockets-Thunder open 2025-26 season with wild 2OT finish
The 2025-26 NBA season has officially begun and it started with a bang. The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the new-look Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 21
Three Takeaways From the Rockets' Season-Opening Loss to the Thunder
Rockets basketball is officially back, and the return to the hardwood has been a frustrating one The Houston Rockets failed to keep themselves composed down the stretch, losing against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a heartbreaking 125-124 double overtime season opener.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / October 22
Kevin Durant is biggest loser of Rockets' season-opening loss to Thunder
The only thing Thunder fans wanted to see more than an opening night victory was an opening night victory where Durant was the biggest loser.
Alperen Sengun News / Yardbarker / October 21
Alperen Sengun's shooting transforms Rockets offense in opener
The Houston Rockets got a sweet shooting addition to their front court to open up their offense in the new season. But it wasn't the one they expected in Tuesday's 125-124 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 21
New Rockets Player to Miss Season Opener Against Thunder
The Rockets open the season tonight against the Thunder. Houston has a largely new roster after a busy offseason. Free agent pickup Dorian Finney-Smith will miss tonight’s game as he recovers from injury.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 21
Rockets' All-Big Lineup Is Ime Udoka's Latest Experiment
The Houston Rockets have chosen one of the largest lineups in history to get their regular season run started against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Amen Thompson begins the season as one of the largest point guards in the league, along with four near seven-footers in the starting lineup.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 21
DeMarcus Cousins shares bold prediction for Kevin Durant
Even at age 37, Durant remains one of the most fearsome scorers in the NBA.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 21
Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Ranks as NBA's Ninth-Best Fourth Option
Jabari Smith Jr. has been in and out of Rockets coach Ime Udoka’s lineups since Udoka's arrival in 2023. In Udoka’s first season in Houston, Smith was benched for Jeff Green for stretches of games. Unsurprising, as coaches tend to prefer veterans who are more established over young players who are more promising, but have unfilled potential.
Tari Eason News / Fastbreak on SI / October 21
Tari Eason Will be a Name to Watch in NBA Trade Market Next Season
Tari Eason will enter the 2025-2026 NBA season without an extension in place. The Houston Rockets suddenly have an interesting situation on their hands throughout the upcoming season, and potentially next summer.
Tari Eason News / Hoops Wire / October 20
Rockets’ Tari Eason one of 12 eligible players to fail to reach extension
The Rockets and forward Tari Eason failed to reach a rookie-scale extension before Monday’s 6 p.m. EST deadline, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Eason entered the day as one of the most likely players to sign, especially after Houston finalized a two-year, $90 million extension with Kevin Durant over the weekend.
Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / October 20
Houston Rockets Announce Tallest Starting Lineup In NBA History
The Houston Rockets shook the NBA world on Monday when they announced their starting lineup for opening night. With Fred VanVleet sidelined for the season with a torn ACL, they decided to go all in with the tallest starting lineup in NBA history.
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