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Houston Rockets shoot season-high 41 threes against Oklahoma City Thunder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 12:59 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Houston Rockets shoot season-high 41 threes against Oklahoma City Thunder

Summary

The Houston Rockets played against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 31, 2026, and made a season-high 41 attempts from beyond the arc, converting 18 for 43.9%. Jabari Smith Jr. scored a game-high 30 points, hitting six 3-pointers, while Marcus Smart added 24 points, making seven shots from three-point range. Houston's shooting success came after head coach Ime Udoka urged the team to increase their attempts from deep, having previously fallen behind in the league averages. The Thunder were missing key players, impacting their defensive effectiveness.

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By the Numbers

•Rockets made 18 of 41 three-point attempts against Thunder.
•Jabari Smith Jr. led all scorers with 30 points.
•Marcus Smart contributed 24 points on seven 3-pointers.
•Thunder were without two starting wings and Chet Holmgren.
•Ime Udoka emphasized increased three-point attempts leading into the game.

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12:59 PMYahoo Sports — Do the math: Houston Rockets let it rip from 3-point range, bury Oklahoma City Thunder

What they're saying

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Ime Udoka wanted his team to let it fly from 3-point range. The Rockets heeded their coach's advice by hoisting a season-high in 3-pointers in a drubbing of the Thunder.
— Yahoo Sports

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