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Thunder Defeat Rockets in Houston Showdown

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Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)

Oklahoma City Thunder 111, Houston Rockets 91, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Houston Rockets 111-91 at Toyota Center (Houston) on January 15, 2026.

Who was favored in Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their strong season with a decisive victory over the Houston Rockets, winning 111-91 at the Toyota Center. This game marked the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Oklahoma City now leading the series 3-0. The Thunder's performance solidifies their position as one of the top teams in the league, boasting a remarkable away record of 35-7.

In this matchup, the Thunder showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 121.5 points over their last ten games, compared to the Rockets' 111.0 points per game at home. Oklahoma City came into the game on a four-game winning streak, while Houston had a mixed record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with their most recent performance being a victory against the Chicago Bulls.

The Rockets, who held a home record of 23-15, faced challenges with injuries affecting their lineup. Key players Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams were all listed as day-to-day due to various injuries, which likely impacted their performance. In contrast, the Thunder also dealt with injury concerns, having Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Otega Oweh, Thomas Sorber, and Jalen Williams all listed as day-to-day.

The betting odds from DraftKings reflected the Thunder's favored status, with a spread of 4.5 points and a total set at 221.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Oklahoma City's ability to secure the win, which they did convincingly.

Throughout the game, the Thunder maintained control, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the Rockets significantly. Key plays included Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making crucial free throws and Kenrich Williams contributing with a series of shots that extended their lead. The Rockets struggled to keep pace, with their scoring averaging only 104.8 points in their last five games, further highlighting their offensive difficulties.

The Thunder's victory was characterized by a balanced scoring effort, with multiple players stepping up to contribute. The final score of 111-91 reflects not only the Thunder's offensive capabilities but also their defensive strength, as they limited the Rockets to 91 points, well below their scoring average.

As the season progresses, both teams will look to address their injury concerns and improve their standings, but for now, Oklahoma City remains a formidable opponent in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -4.5	221.5 o -112 / u -108	Oklahoma City Thunder -175 · Houston Rockets +145

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Injury report

Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder

Leaders

PointsKevin Durant19Houston Rockets
AssistsAlperen Sengun5Houston Rockets
ReboundsAlperen Sengun13Houston Rockets
PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander20Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsJalen Williams10Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsChet Holmgren9Oklahoma City Thunder

Recent form

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1111 scored · 105.6 allowed per game4-0 at home

W119-113vs Chicago BullsJan 14
L98-111at Sacramento KingsJan 12
L105-111at Portland Trail BlazersJan 10
L102-103at Portland Trail BlazersJan 8
W100-97vs Phoenix SunsJan 6
L104-110at Dallas MavericksJan 4
W120-96at Brooklyn NetsJan 1
W126-119vs Indiana PacersDec 30
W117-100vs Cleveland CavaliersDec 28
W119-96at Los Angeles LakersDec 26

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 8-2Streak W4121.5 scored · 110.5 allowed per game2-1 away

W119-98vs San Antonio SpursJan 14
W124-112vs Miami HeatJan 12
W117-116at Memphis GrizzliesJan 10
W129-125vs Utah JazzJan 8
L97-124vs Charlotte HornetsJan 6
L105-108at Phoenix SunsJan 5
W131-94at Golden State WarriorsJan 3
W124-95vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 1
W140-129vs Atlanta HawksDec 30
W129-104vs Philadelphia 76ersDec 28

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Oklahoma City Thunder	Houston Rockets
Field goals	41-89	35-104
Field goal %	46	34
Three-pointers	16-41	7-24
Three-point %	39	29
Free throws	13-15	14-17
Free throw %	87	82
Rebounds	44	60
Offensive rebounds	7	23
Defensive rebounds	37	37
Assists	25	17
Steals	9	10
Blocks	12	7
Turnovers	11	14
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	13
Fast-break points	15	12
Points in the paint	42	44
Fouls	16	12
Largest lead	25	1
Lead changes	12	12
Time in front	94	5

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter65-60Jalen Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter66-60Jalen Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter66-62Kevin Durant makes 1-foot driving dunk
3rd Quarter66-63Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter69-63Aaron Wiggins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Luguentz Dort assists)
3rd Quarter71-63Jalen Williams makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter71-64Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter71-65Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter73-65Alex Caruso makes two point shot
3rd Quarter73-67Kevin Durant makes 9-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter73-70JD Davison makes 24-foot running pullup jump shot (Jabari Smith Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter75-70Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes driving layup
3rd Quarter75-72JD Davison makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter77-72Jaylin Williams makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Alex Caruso assists)
3rd Quarter77-73Amen Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter77-75Alperen Sengun makes 10-foot two point shot
4th Quarter79-75Chet Holmgren makes driving layup (Ajay Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter79-77Reed Sheppard makes driving layup (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter82-77Ajay Mitchell makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter85-77Cason Wallace makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Williams assists)
4th Quarter85-79Alperen Sengun makes 2-foot layup (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter88-79Cason Wallace makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Williams assists)
4th Quarter90-79Kenrich Williams makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Jalen Williams assists)
4th Quarter90-81Alperen Sengun makes two point shot
4th Quarter92-81Ajay Mitchell makes two point shot
4th Quarter92-83Kevin Durant makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter95-83Ajay Mitchell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cason Wallace assists)
4th Quarter96-83Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-83Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-83Jaylin Williams makes 2-foot driving dunk (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
4th Quarter100-83Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes technical free throw
4th Quarter101-83Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-83Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter103-83Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-83Kenrich Williams makes 24-foot running jump shot (Ousmane Dieng assists)
4th Quarter106-86Reed Sheppard makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter109-86Isaiah Joe makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ousmane Dieng assists)
4th Quarter111-86Kenrich Williams makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter111-88Jae'Sean Tate makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter111-91Jeff Green makes 26-foot three point jumper