Two OTs in the season opener is nothing short of madness! The Houston Rockets vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder truly welcomed the 2025-26 NBA season in style. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a 35-point game, reminding the home crowd and the guests why he is the 2025 MVP. Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun declared his presence with a double-double (39 points, 11 rebounds). And Kevin Durant ? As unguardable as always, the Slim Reaper chipped in 23 points in the Rockets’ 124-125 loss. Interestingly enough, Houston’s defeat unveiled one of the major gaps on their roster.

Ime Udoka has a roster where every starting player is at least 6’5″. Their shortest player, Amen Thompson, stands at 6’7″. More critically, the team lacks a traditional point guard. As a result, natural forwards like Thompson and Kevin Du

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