The Thunder hosted the Rockets in the NBA opener, and before the game the Thunder received their championship rings from last season. The game is now over, and after two extended games, the Thunder relied on SGA's free throws to shut out the Rockets 124-125.

Thunder stats: SGA 35 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 2 shots; Chet Holmgren 28 points, 7 rebounds; Ajay Mitchell 16 points; Cason Wallace 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks.

ROCKETS STATS: Alperen Sengun 39 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks; Kevin Durant 23 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Amen Thompson 18 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Jabari Smith Jr 16 points, 5 rebounds.