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Thunder Player Ratings: SGA’s 17 Points Goes To Waste In Blowout Loss Against Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a night to forget against the Houston Rockets, falling 116-89 in a hideous defeat that exposed major offensive struggles.

By Fadeaway World · Yard Barker

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:59 AM

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 17 points were not enough as the Oklahoma City Thunder lost 116-89 to Houston.
The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 116-89.
Jalen Williams led Oklahoma City in scoring with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 116-89 blowout defeat against the Houston Rockets. Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributing 17 points and three assists, Oklahoma City struggled heavily from beyond the arc and could not keep pace with Houston's offense.

Jalen Williams led the Thunder in scoring with 18 points and seven rebounds. Oklahoma City shot just 13.9% on three-pointers and posted 19 assists, compared to 17 made threes and 34 assists for the Rockets.

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Thunder Player Ratings: SGA’s 17 Points Goes To Waste In Blowout Loss Against Rockets

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