Oklahoma City wins their fifth in a row as they defeated the Rockets, 123-110. The Thunder outscored the Rockets, 66-48 in the second half as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (36 points, five rebounds, seven assists, three steals) and Chet Holmgren (29 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three blocks) totaled 66 points as Jalen Williams added 22 points. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 20 points and 17 rebounds while Alperen Sengun added 19 points and 12 rebounds. The Thunder move to 40-17 as the Rockets move to 25-32. They became the third team in the NBA to reach 40 wins (Boston, Minnesota).