NBA team competing in Western Conference with Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun
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NBA Western Conference leaders with MVP-caliber star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Western Conference with a 57-16 record and feature MVP-caliber performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while the Houston Rockets sit in 6th place at 43-29 with strong contributions from Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. OKC's dominant season positions them as clear conference favorites over Houston's competitive but lower-seeded squad.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have established themselves as the dominant force in the 2025-26 NBA season with a 14-game lead over the Rockets in the standings and an elite record. While Houston possesses talented All-Stars in Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, OKC's balance, led by the sensational Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, gives them a clear competitive edge heading into the playoffs.
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| Metric | Houston Rockets | Oklahoma City Thunder | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 119.7 | — | — |
| 2025-26 Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 116.8 | — | — |
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 0 | 0 | — |
| Three-Point Attempt Rate(% of total shots) | 43% | — | — |
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| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(seasons) |
| 9 |
| — |
| — |
| Finals Appearances (2015-2025)(times) | 0 | — | — |
| Average Team Payroll(millions USD) | $142M | — | — |
| Conference Finals Reached (2015-2025)(times) | 3 | — | — |
| Final Game Score(points) | 116 | — | — |
| Field Goal Percentage (Game)(%) | 48.1% | — | — |
| Recent Winning Streak(games) | Not on streak | — | — |
| Leading Scorer PPG(Points Per Game) | 26.0 (Durant) | 33.4 (SGA) | -22% |
| Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game) | 6.1 (Sengun) | 10.9 (SGA) | -44% |
| Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game) | 8.9 (Sengun) | 10+ (Holmgren) | -11% |
| Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 108.5 | 108.5 | — |
| Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 119.3 | 119.3 | — |
| Three-Point Percentage(percent) | 37.4% | 37.4% | — |
| Rebounds Per Game (Team)(rebounds) | 47.1 | 47.1 | — |
| Assists Per Game (Team)(assists) | 28.4 | 28.4 | — |
| Steals Per Game (Team)(steals) | 8.9 | 8.9 | — |
| Points Per Game (Team Scoring)(PPG) | 116.8 | 116.8 | — |
| Leading Scorer Average(PPG) | 28.1 (SGA) | 28.1 (SGA) | — |
| Team Assists Per Game(APG) | 28.3 | 28.3 | — |
| Bench Scoring(points per game) | 26.4 | 26.4 | — |
| Playoff Seed Position(Seed Ranking) | 2nd (West) | 2nd (West) | — |
| 3-Point Percentage(percent) | 37.9% | 37.9% | — |
| Average Points Per Game(points) | 117.8 | 117.8 | — |
| Conference Rank(position) | 1st (Western) | 1st (Western) | — |
| All-Star Selections(players) | 3 All-Stars | 3 All-Stars | — |
| Playoff Seed(position) | 1st seed | 1st seed | — |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points Per Game(PPG) | 30.1 PPG | 30.1 PPG | — |
| Team Defensive Rating(DRTG) | 105.8 | 105.8 | — |
| 2023-24 Win-Loss Record(Wins) | 56-26 | 56-26 | — |
| NBA Championship Titles(Titles) | 0 | 0 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(appearances) | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | — |
| Points Per Game(PPG) | 118.5 | 118.5 | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game(PPG) | 109.3 | 109.3 | — |
| Star Player PPG Average(PPG) | 30.2 (SGA) | 30.2 (SGA) | — |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 48.2% | 48.2% | — |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 47.1 | 47.1 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances) | 4 | 4 | — |
| Average Team Age(years) | 24.8 | 24.8 | — |
| Coach Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons | 6 seasons | — |
| Expected Win Total (2025-26)(wins) | 48-52 | 48-52 | — |
| Offensive Rating Potential(points per 100) | 115.2 | 115.2 | — |
| Final Score(points) | 126 | 126 | — |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Houston Rockets
43-29 (6th seed)
Oklahoma City Thunder
57-16 (1st seed)🏆
Houston Rockets
Kevin Durant (26.0 PPG)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (33.4 PPG)🏆
Houston Rockets
Alperen Sengun (6.1 APG)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (10.9 APG)🏆
Houston Rockets
Alperen Sengun (8.9 RPG)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Chet Holmgren (elite defense/rebounding)🏆
Houston Rockets
6th in Western Conference
Oklahoma City Thunder
1st in Western Conference🏆
Houston Rockets
Lost 108-110 to OKC
Oklahoma City Thunder
Won 110-108 vs HOU🏆
Houston Rockets
Multiple shooters (Sheppard, Eason, Durant)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Balanced scoring attack with SGA and JWilliams
In their 2025-26 matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets 110-108 in a closely contested game. The Thunder held a 52-46 advantage at halftime, while Houston rallied in the third quarter to lead 80-74 before OKC pulled out the narrow victory.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 119.7 | — |
| Three-Point Attempt Rate(% of total shots) | 43% | — |
| Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 119.3 | — |
| Assists Per Game (Team)(assists) | 28.4 | — |
| Points Per Game (Team Scoring)(PPG) | 116.8 | — |
Show 1 more attributePoints Per Game(PPG) 118.5 — | ||
| 2025-26 Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 116.8 | — |
| Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 108.5 | — |
| Steals Per Game (Team)(steals) | 8.9 | — |
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(seasons) | 9 | — |
| Finals Appearances (2015-2025)(times) | 0 | — |
| Conference Finals Reached (2015-2025)(times) | 3 | — |
| Average Team Payroll(millions USD) | $142M | — |
| Final Game Score(points) | 116 | — |
| Final Score(points) | 126 | — |
| Season Win-Loss Record(wins-losses) | Not publicly listed | — |
| Conference Ranking(seed) | Lower position | — |
| Field Goal Percentage (Game)(%) | 48.1% | — |
| Lead Star Player Scoring Average(PPG) | Lower average | — |
| Second Leading Scorer Average(PPG) | Not specified | — |
| Aaron Gordon Points(points) | N/A | — |
| Recent Winning Streak(games) | Not on streak | — |
| Venue Renovation Status(text) | 2025-26 seat upgrades completed | — |
| Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses) | 43-29 | 57-16 |
| Conference Standing(Seed Position) | 6th Seed | 1st Seed |
| Wins-Losses Record(W-L) | 48-22 | — |
| 2023-24 Win-Loss Record(Wins) | 56-26 | — |
| Leading Scorer PPG(Points Per Game) | 26.0 (Durant) | 33.4 (SGA) |
| Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game) | 6.1 (Sengun) | 10.9 (SGA) |
| Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game) | 8.9 (Sengun) | 10+ (Holmgren) |
| Rebounds Per Game (Team)(rebounds) | 47.1 | — |
| Head-to-Head Result (HOU@OKC)(Final Score) | 108 points | 110 points |
| Third Quarter Dominance(Scoring Margin) | Led 80-74 after Q3 | Led 52-46 at halftime |
| Bench Depth Indicator(Contributing Players) | Sheppard, Eason contributing 3-pointers | Williams, Holmgren, SGA balanced attack |
| Win-Loss Record(games) | 54-16 | — |
| Playoff Seed Position(Seed Ranking) | 2nd (West) | — |
| Conference Rank(position) | 1st (Western) | — |
| Three-Point Percentage(percent) | 37.4% | — |
| 3-Point Percentage(percent) | 37.9% | — |
| Leading Scorer Average(PPG) | 28.1 (SGA) | — |
| Team Assists Per Game(APG) | 28.3 | — |
| Bench Scoring(points per game) | 26.4 | — |
| Average Points Per Game(points) | 117.8 | — |
| All-Star Selections(players) | 3 All-Stars | — |
| Playoff Seed(position) | 1st seed | — |
| Nikola Jokic Points Per Game(PPG) | N/A | — |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points Per Game(PPG) | 30.1 PPG | — |
| Team Defensive Rating(DRTG) | 105.8 | — |
| NBA Championship Titles(Titles) | 0 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(appearances) | 2 of 5 | — |
| Season Record (2025-26)(wins-losses) | 47-22 | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game(PPG) | 109.3 | — |
| Star Player PPG Average(PPG) | 30.2 (SGA) | — |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 48.2% | — |
| Aaron Gordon Field Goal %(%) | N/A | — |
| Aaron Gordon Three-Point %(%) | N/A | — |
| Aaron Gordon Free Throw %(%) | N/A | — |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 47.1 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances) | 4 | — |
| Current Star Player Rating(NBA tier) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Elite) | — |
| Average Team Age(years) | 24.8 | — |
| Coach Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons | — |
| Last Conference Finals Appearance(year) | Never | — |
| Expected Win Total (2025-26)(wins) | 48-52 | — |
| Offensive Rating Potential(points per 100) | 115.2 | — |
| Location | Home - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | — |
| Aaron Gordon Plus-Minus(rating) | N/A | — |
| Game-Winning Play | Gilgeous-Alexander stepback 3P (0:03 remaining) - 126-129 | — |
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