Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets matchup updates, including prediction, probable starting lineups, and injury updates.

The Houston Rockets concluded their 2025 preseason with a 4-0 record after their 133-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets were able to see every active player on their roster through the four preseason games, including a dress rehearsal game in game three, where Ime Udoka went with his expected regular rotation.

How badly did Kevin Durant want to be back in Texas — the state where he played in college — and to be on a team with a legit title chance in the next couple of years? Here’s the answer:

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the season opener.

The Houston Rockets will look to close out their preseason undefeated this evening as they gear up to face off against the Atlanta Hawks for the second time. Houston and Atlanta faced each other to kick off the 2025 preseason, with the Rockets winning 122-113, powered by an Alperen Sengun 19-point outing.

The Houston Rockets made it to the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs only to lose to the Golden State Warriors in seven games. This season, the Rockets will attempt to go further with Reed Sheppard, Kevin Durant and others expected to fill new roles on the team.