Oklahoma City Thunder loses second game

The Oklahoma City Thunder, which started the season with four straight wins, lost its second game on Saturday, October 31, falling to the Houston Rockets 119-98.

Rockets dominate with three-point shooting

The Houston Rockets, now 6-1 on the season, outperformed the Thunder with strong three-point shooting and balanced scoring across the team.

Jabari Smith Jr. leads Rockets in scoring

Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 30 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 6-of-12 from three-point range, along with 9 rebounds and 5 assists.

Rockets' three-point efficiency key to victory

The Rockets made 18 of 41 three-point attempts (43.9%), compared to the Thunder's 10 of 32 (31.3%), which was a significant factor in their win.

Rockets take early control of the game

The Rockets took control early, winning the first quarter 35-26 and extending their lead in the second quarter with an 18-4 run.

Thunder struggles in second half

Oklahoma City managed to limit the damage before halftime, trailing 55-34, but struggled in the second half as Houston extended its lead to 19 points in the third quarter.

Alperen Sengün returns to starting lineup

Alperen Sengün returned to the Rockets' starting lineup after missing the previous two games due to lower back pain, finishing with 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Kevin Durant contributes in limited minutes

Kevin Durant played 27 minutes, scoring 14 points on 4-of-9 shooting, but also contributed 4 assists and 3 blocks.

Thunder missing multiple key players

The Thunder was missing several key players, including Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso, and Nikola Topic, with Holmgren expected to miss at least two months.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder scoring

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting, while Kenrich Williams and rookie Bennett Stirtz each scored 11 points.

Thunder's record and next game

The Thunder now has a 4-2 record, while the Rockets continue their strong start to the season. The Thunder will look to bounce back in their next game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.