On October 24th , the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Rockets 125-124 in double overtime . Thunder star Alexander scored 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, sank both free throws in the final moments to seal the game-winning shot. Rockets center Shin Kyung-kung finished with 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Durant contributed 23 points and 9 rebounds but fouled out.

In the first half, the Rockets' lead was 57-51, led by Durant, Shin Kyung, and Amen. Holmgren and Mitchell kept the Thunder close, and the Rockets led 57-51 at halftime . The Rockets' lead briefly narrowed to 12 points in the third quarter, but the Thunder quickly adjusted, with Alexander leading the team to a 79-75 lead at the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, the Rockets' Shin Kyung continued his firepower, and Alexander hit a clutch mid-range shot to tie the game, sending the score to 104-104 and sending the game into overtime.

Holmgren fouled out in the first overtime, and the Thunder lost their inside advantage, allowing the Rockets to tie the game. In the second overtime, Durant's six fouls proved a turning point, and Alexander made two solid free throws to seal the victory. A Rockets three-pointer at the buzzer missed, giving the Thunder a thrilling victory .

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 35 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists , 2 steals, and 2 blocks, Holmgren had 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, and Ajay Mitchell had 16 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block.

Rockets player statistics

Shin Kyung had 39 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, Durant had 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, and Amen Thompson had 18 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.