The Rockets look to get into the win column for the first time this season after dropping their season opener to the reigning NBA champion Thunder.

Despite the officiating lapse, Oklahoma City capped off Ring Night with a hard-fought win and will now prepare to face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Rockets will look to bounce back from the tough loss when they take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

The NBA season-opening game tips off with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets Tuesday. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Houston was the team that really respected me, respected what I bring to the table, and wanted to make this work,” Kevin Durant tells SI.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in double overtime at the Paycom Center in the NBA season opener on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

A 125-124 double-overtime loss to the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won't become a tell-all for the Houston Rockets. After all, it's Game 1 of 82 contests—a mere pitstop on a long, winding,

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night of the NBA season, Tuesday at the Paycom Center.

The 2025-26 NBA season is close to returning and there's a new leader in the clubhouse when it comes to career earnings after Kevin Durant just received a monster extension over the weekend from the Houston Rockets.

The NBA's return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, marking the most-watched October opening night in 15 years.