OKC Thunder vs. Houston Rockets [3/3]: Updated Injury Report, Betting Odd

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Houston Rockets with an updated injury report and betting odds.

Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the fourth quarter in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Houston Rockets on the second leg of a back-to-back as the Thunder look to extend its three game winning streak. The Houston Rockets are looking to rebound after a loss to the Sacramento Kings which dropped its record over the last ten games to 5-5. The Thunder are 8-2 over that same span.

The Thunder are 2-1 this season against the Houston Rockets with two games to play. After this contest, the Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to Houston in April to battle the Rockets one last time. The last meeting between these two saw the Thunder take home a win in Vegas during the NBA Cup semi-final.

Updated NBA Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren (Ankle) Available
Isaiah Hartenstein (Facila Fracture) Available
Isaiah Joe (Back) OUT
Ousmane Dieng (Wrist) Available
Branden Carlson (GL) Available
Alex Ducas (GL) Available
Dillon Jones (GL) Available
Ajay Mitchell (Toe) OUT
Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT

Houston Rockets

Steven Adams (Ankle) Questionable
Dillon Brooks (Knee) Questionable
Tari Eason (lower leg) Questionable
Alprene Sengun (Back) Questionable
Amen Thompson (Shoulder) Questionable
Fred VanVleet (Ankle) OUT
N'Faly Dante (GL) Available
Jack Mcveigh (GL) Available
Cody Zeller (Not with the Team) OUT

Updated Betting Odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up as a 10.5-point favorite over the Houston Rockets, according to FanDuel, in a line that has dipped to 9.5, still in favor of the OKC Thunder.

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