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Pregame Primer: Thunder (40-12) vs. Rockets (31-19)

All the essentials for Thunder (40-12) vs. Rockets (31-19): tip time, broadcast info, odds, injuries, and likely starters.
Pregame Primer: Thunder (40-12) vs. Rockets (31-19)

Game Details

  • Date: February 07, 2026
  • Tip Time: 2:30 PM CT
  • Location: Paycom Center
  • TV: ABC
  • Line: OKC -4.5
  • Season Series: OKC leads season (2-0)

Injury Report

OKC Rockets
  • Jalen Williams - OUT (Right Hamstring Strain)
  • Ajay Mitchell - OUT (Abdomen Strain)
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - OUT (Abdomen Strain)
  • Nikola Topic - OUT (Groin Surgery)
  • Thomas Sorber - OFS (Right Knee Surgery)
  • Amen Thompson - GTD (Illness)
  • Jae'Sean Tate - OUT (Left Wrist Bruise)
  • Steven Adams - OFS (Left Ankle Surgery)
  • Fred VanVleet - OUT (Right Knee Surgery)

Likely Starters

OKC Rockets
  • Cason Wallace
  • Luguentz Dort
  • Aaron Wiggins
  • Chet Holmgren
  • Isaiah Hartenstein
  • Amen Thompson
  • Tari Eason
  • Kevin Durant
  • Jabari Smith
  • Alperen Sengun