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Rockets vs. Thunder: How to Watch, Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here is everything you need to know.
Jeremy Brener|
Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reach for a loose ball during the third quarter in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reach for a loose ball during the third quarter in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are hoping to get back in the win column as they take on the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center.

The Rockets are hoping to even the season series after losing two of the three earlier meetings against the Thunder earlier in the year.

A win would also keep them on pace with the rest of the contenders in the Western Conference for the No. 2 seed.

Rockets vs. Thunder Information

  • Date: Monday, Mar. 3
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA TV
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Thunder Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • C Cody Zeller (OUT - not with team)
  • PG Fred VanVleet (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • PF Ousmane Dieng (QUESTIONABLE - wrist)
  • SG Isaiah Joe (QUESTIONABLE - back)
  • C Chet Holmgren (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
  • PG Nikola Topic (OUT - knee)

Rockets vs. Thunder Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Amen Thompson
  • C Alperen Sengun

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • PG Cason Wallace
  • SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • SF Lu Dort
  • PF Jalen Williams
  • C Isaiah Hartenstein

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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