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Rockets vs. Thunder: Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Oct 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are back out on the road as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center.

The Thunder were 7-0 in their first seven games before surprisingly falling to the Denver Nuggets in their last matchup. Now, they'll look to restart their win streak with the Rockets in town.

Meanwhile, the Rockets are winners of three of their last four after beating the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at home earlier this week. Now, they'll have to keep the energy going as they leave the friendly confines of the Toyota Center.

A win tonight would give the Rockets a ton of confidence in beating the top team in the Western Conference in front of their fans in OKC.

Rockets vs. Thunder Information

Rockets vs. Thunder Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • C Steven Adams (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • C Isaiah Hartenstein (OUT - hand)
  • PF Jaylin Williams (OUT - hamstring)
  • SF Kenrich Williams (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Rockets vs. Thunder Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • PG Isaiah Joe
  • SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • SF Luguentz Dort
  • PF Jalen Williams
  • C Chet Holmgren

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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