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Tari Eason's Season-Best Effort Leads Rockets Past Thunder
Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points and Alperen Sengun recorded a triple-double as the Rockets capitalized on the Thunder's absences to improve to 32-19.
- Rockets on the road in Oklahoma City secured a 112-106 win on Saturday at the Paycom Center, bouncing back after a tough week of blowout losses.
- The Thunder were short-handed without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, and Jalen Williams, a 2025 All-Star, with Jared McCain debuting for OKC, while Houston played without Amen Thompson.
- Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points, and all five Rockets starters scored at least 16 points, with Sengun's second triple-double, showcasing balanced offense.
- The Rockets improved to 32-19 and will host the LA Clippers on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the Thunder fell to 40-13 and head to face the Lakers on Monday.
- Fans booed Durant during pregame and cheered missed free throws, while Jared McCain played his first game with the Thunder after SGA's continued absence.
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Sengun shines as Rockets rally to beat NBA champion Thunder
The Houston Rockets, fueled by Alperen Sengun's triple-double and some timely baskets from superstar Kevin Durant, rallied to beat the short-handed NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106 on Saturday.
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