Smith's 30 points shone throughout the game as the Rockets defeated the Thunder 119-98.

November 1st - The Rockets defeated the Thunder 119-98 . Smith scored 30 points , 9 rebounds , and 5 assists, while Smart added 24 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists. For the Thunder, Alexander scored 26 points, 4 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Stertz contributed 11 points , 1 rebound, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, both teams quickly found their rhythm. Alexander opened the scoring, and Smart immediately responded with a three-pointer. After the score was tied at 7 , Durant continued to extend the lead with free throws and mid-range shots. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led 35-26 . In the second quarter, the Rockets once extended their lead to 21 points. The Thunder responded with a comeback led by Alexander, with Stertz hitting a long-range three-pointer. At halftime, the Rockets led 62-51 .

After switching sides, the Rockets extended their lead to 16 points. Alexander then used his individual skills to score repeatedly on isolation plays, and Mara completed a dunk, briefly narrowing the gap to single digits for the Thunder. The Rockets regained control of the game thanks to fast breaks from Thompson and Ethan. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets led 89-75 . In the final quarter, the Thunder relied on Stertz and Dix to attack the paint, helping them cut the deficit to 17 points. The Rockets then solidified their lead with a three-pointer from Thornton before the final buzzer. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Thunder 119-98 .

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 26 points , 4 rebounds , and 3 assists; Stertz had 11 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Kenrich Williams had 11 points , 7 rebounds , and 3 assists; McCain had 10 points , 4 rebounds , and 2 assists; Hartenstein had 10 points and 7 rebounds; Mara had 7 points , 9 rebounds , and 3 assists; Dix had 7 points; Mitchell had 6 points , 3 rebounds, and 5 assists; Barnheiser had 5 points and 2 rebounds .

Rockets player statistics

Smith 30 points, 9 rebounds , 5 assists; Smart 24 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Shen Jing 16 points , 9 rebounds, 9 assists; Durant 14 points , 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Ethan 8 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist ; Crawford 8 points , 1 rebound; Thompson 6 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Thornton 5 points , 1 rebound; Bogdanovic 4 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist

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