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Thunder vs. Rockets: Game Preview, Betting Odds

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

Jeremy Brener

Nov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends 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 after three full days of rest as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder inside Toyota Center.

The Thunder and Rockets come into the matchup as the top two teams in the Western Conference, which would have been a wild thing to say three years ago. However, the rebuilds have come into fruition and both teams are looking to compete for supremacy in the West.

The Thunder beat the Rockets in Oklahoma City back in early November, so Houston is looking to get its revenge on OKC.

It won't come easy as the Thunder are one of the best teams in the league, but the Rockets are welcoming the challenge.

Thunder vs. Rockets Information

Thunder vs. Rockets Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder

C Chet Holmgren (OUT - hip)

PG Nikola Topic (OUT - knee)

PF Jaylin Williams (OUT - hamstring)

PF Ousmane Dieng (OUT - finger)

PG Alex Caruso (OUT - hip)

Houston Rockets

n/a

Thunder vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

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

Houston Rockets

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

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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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