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The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their season on Tuesday, Oct. 21 against the Houston Rockets with this serving as the NBA's first game of the 82 game regular se

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets in the first matchup of tonight's doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.

Talk about a finish. Heart rates were at all-time highs. People lost a few strands of hair. The Oklahoma City Thunder survived with a 125-124 double overtime win over the Houston Rockets. NBC couldn't have asked for a more exciting outcome for its 2025-26 Opening Night.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA game to be played on October 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Like so many basketball dynasties of the past, the Thunder have a "Big 3" of superstars ready to take the court.

Last season's MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores the winning points deep into overtime as champions Oklahoma City Thunder start their title defence with a victory.

The Thunder will get one last celebration for their 2025 NBA championship. They dominated the rest of the league with a historic 68-14 regular-season record littered with blowouts. A couple of Game 7 blowout wins highlighted their playoff quest.