Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder look to bounce back after the first loss of the season against the Houston Rockets.
After a dominant start to the regular season the Oklahoma City Thunder (7-1) have to rally back after a loss. Through the first seven games of the season Oklahoma City was undefeated, cruising teams. They won every game by at least 12 points and by an average margin of 14.0 points per game. Up next are the Houston Rockets (5-3) for the first time this season and to start a six game homestand against some of the best teams in the Western Conference. Since starting the season just 1-2 Houston has started to put it all together winning four of the last five games. The only loss came in an overtime thriller after erasing a 20 point second half deficit. Ime Udoka has Houston playing like a potential playoff team to start the season.
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Game Date: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
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During this stretch for Houston it has two wins on the road, two wins against playoff teams from last season and two wins against in-state rival Victor Wembanyama. Houston is allowing just 103.8 points per game in regulation during this stretch as it is starting to rebuild last season’s defensive identity.
With the Houston defense playing at an elite level this game has the potential to be a rock fight between two Western Conference contenders. Despite losing its first game of the season Oklahoma City still has the top defense in the league. They are allowing just 99.4 points per game while also leading the league in steals per game (13.4) and blocks (7.3) through eight games.
Houston has the third best scoring defense this season allowing just 106.8 points per game. Their defense is built on pacing and rebounding. This season Houston is the best team in the league on the offensive glass (14.8) extending possessions and limiting opponents to the fifth fewest shots per game.
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