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Rockets pull away from Thunder 119-98 on Halloween night

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Rockets pull away from Thunder 119-98 on Halloween night

Summary

The Houston Rockets secured a 119-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on Halloween. Houston rebounded from a prior loss, showcasing strong performances from Jabari Smith Jr., who scored 30 points, and Alperen Şengün, who contributed 16 points and nine assists despite a shooting struggle. The Thunder, missing key players Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams due to injuries, were heavily reliant on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was the only Thunder player to score more than 11 points. The Rockets look to build on this win as they continue through the NBA Cup tournament.

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Status Watch

•Rockets dominated the game, leading from the first quarter.
•Jabari Smith Jr. recorded his second 30-point game of the season.
•Alperen Şengün returned from injury, contributing significantly despite shooting issues.
•Thunder struggled offensively without Holmgren and Williams.
•Marcus Smart stepped up in VanVleet's absence, scoring 24 points.

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The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Halloween. For Houston, the game was the second of a back-to-back, having lost their first NBA Cup game the night before. The team bounced back with aplomb and continued to show they may have been underestimated for much of this offseason. Three Rockets players in …
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