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Pregame Primer: Thunder (34-7) @ Rockets (23-14)

All the essentials for Thunder (34-7) vs. Rockets (23-14): tip time, broadcast info, odds, injuries, and likely starters.
Pregame Primer: Thunder (34-7) @ Rockets (23-14)

Game Details

  • Date: January 15, 2026
  • Tip Time: 6:30 PM CT
  • Location: Toyota Center (Houston)
  • TV: Prime Video
  • Line: OKC -4.5
  • Season Series: OKC leads season (1-0)

Injury Report

OKC Rockets
  • Isaiah Hartenstein - OUT (Right Calf Strain)
  • Luguentz Dort - GTD (Left Foot Soreness)
  • Nikola Topic - OUT (Groin Surgery)
  • Thomas Sorber - OFS (Right Knee Surgery)
  • Tari Eason - OUT (Right Ankle Sprain)
  • Dorian Finney-Smith - OUT (Left Ankle Not Specified)
  • Fred VanVleet - OUT (Right Knee Surgery)

Likely Starters

OKC Rockets
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Cason Wallace
  • Luguentz Dort
  • Jalen Williams
  • Chet Holmgren
  • Amen Thompson
  • Josh Okogie
  • Kevin Durant
  • Jabari Smith
  • Alperen Sengun

Published by:

Daily Thunder Staff

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