Rockets dominate Thunder to finish preseason strong

Houston Rockets closed their preseason campaign with a convincing 116-89 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, building momentum ahead of the regular season.

Amen Thompson set the tone early, powering Houston through a devastating 20-0 run. Oklahoma City struggled to find its rhythm, shooting just 6-for-26 from the field in the opening quarter.

Alperen Sengun helped maintain the advantage with 10 points and six rebounds before halftime, despite a determined Thunder comeback.

Jalen Williams finished with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 17 points and three assists.

Houston ultimately pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Oklahoma City 37-20. Bogdan Bogdanovic impressed with 15 points, including five three-pointers on eight attempts. Tari Eason added 12 points, while Reed Sheppard contributed 11. Rockets finished preseason 2-1, whereas Oklahoma City ended preparations with a disappointing 1-4 record.