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Rockets-Thunder overtime ending, explained: Why Kevin Durant's controversial timeout call wasn't awarded

It took exactly one game in the 2025-26 NBA season for officials to be at the center of a controversy.

With the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder facing off in the season opener, the two Western Conference powers battled into overtime. As the first extra period neared the end, the teams found themselves deadlocked once again.

Before time expired, a controversy arose.

Here is what happened next and why it will be the subject of controversy, even though the Thunder pulled out a 125-124 win.

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Rockets-Thunder overtime ending, explained

With under 10 seconds remaining in overtime, Rockets bi

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