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NBA FINAL RECAPNBA Arena, USA · Oct 16, 8:30 AM PHT
Houston Rockets Defeat Oklahoma City Thunder 101–94: Game Highlights & Short Recap
Houston Rockets defeated Oklahoma City Thunder 101–94 to claim a 7-point victory in NBA action at NBA Arena, USA. After a tightly contested opening half (Oklahoma City Thunder 47 – Houston Rockets 50), Houston Rockets broke the game open in the decisive Q4 (26–23) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (Oklahoma City Thunder 23 – Houston Rockets 26), Houston Rockets protected their 7-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- Houston Rockets Leading Scorer: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST on efficient perimeter shooting.
- Houston Rockets Frontcourt & Playmaking: 21 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass in Q4.
- Oklahoma City Thunder Top Performer: 24 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST in 36 minutes.
Quarter-by-Quarter Box Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 94 |
| Houston Rockets | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 101 |