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Rockets vs Thunder Stats 2026 | Head-to-Head
The Oklahoma City Thunder currently hold a superior overall roster with a 50-12 record and league-leading defensive rating of 108.2, while the Houston Rockets maintain competitive offensive efficiency at 115.3 points per 100 possessions but lag defensively at 112.8, making OKC the stronger team as of 2026.
Houston Rockets
NBA team competing in the Western Conference with elite perimeter shooting and high-volume three-point offense.
Fans who enjoy high-paced, three-point reliant basketball and teams that can match their shooting volume
Score57%
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Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA's best team with elite two-way play, exceptional defense, and balanced scoring across multiple star players.
Teams and analysts prioritizing championship potential, two-way excellence, and defensive dominance in playoff situations
Score71%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryThe Oklahoma City Thunder currently hold a superior overall roster with a 50-12 record and league-leading defensive rating of 108.2, while the Houston Rockets maintain competitive offensive efficiency at 115.3 points per 100 possessions but lag defensively at 112.8, making OKC the stronger team as of 2026.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedThe Oklahoma City Thunder are the stronger team overall, evidenced by their 50-12 record, elite defensive rating of 108.2, and superior ball movement with 28.1 assists per game. Choose the Rockets if you value offensive firepower and three-point shooting (37.4%), but choose the Thunder if you prioritize championship-caliber defense, rebounding control, and proven playoff consistency.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Win-Loss Record (2025-26 Season):✓ Oklahoma City Thunder wins(50-12 vs 39-23)
- Offensive Rating (Points per 100 Possessions):✓ Houston Rockets wins(115.3 vs 114.7)
- Defensive Rating (Points Allowed per 100 Possessions):✓ Oklahoma City Thunder wins(108.2 vs 112.8)
Key Facts & Figures
108 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Houston Rockets | Oklahoma City Thunder | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | — | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 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) | 29.1 (SGA) | |
| Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game) | 6.1 (Sengun) | 10.9 (SGA) | |
| Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game) | 8.9 (Sengun) | 10+ (Holmgren) | |
| NBA Championships(titles) | 0 | — | — |
| Finals Appearances (Since 2010)(appearances) | 1 finals trip (2018) | — | — |
| Consecutive Playoff Appearances(years) | 1 current year; 9 of last 16 | — | — |
| Three-Point Percentage (2024-25)(%) | 35.7% | — | — |
| Total NBA Championships (all-time)(titles) | 2 championships | — | — |
| Star Player Age(years) | Alperen Şengün - 22 years old | — | — |
| Franchise All-Time Win-Loss Record(winning percentage) | .495 (2,044-2,091) | — | — |
| NBA Finals Appearances (2000-2026)(appearances) | 2 Finals trips | — | — |
| Team Payroll (2024-25)(millions USD) | $142.8 million | — | — |
| Home Arena Capacity(seats) | Toyota Center - 20,799 capacity | — | — |
| Star Guard Average Points Per Game(PPG) | Jalen Green - 18.2 PPG | — | — |
| Offensive Rating(PPP (Points Per 100 Possessions)) | 115.3 | 114.7 | |
| Defensive Rating(PPP Allowed (Points Per 100 Possessions)) | 112.8 | 108.2 | |
| Points Per Game (Team Scoring)(PPG) | 116.8 | 117.2 | |
| Three-Point Percentage(%) | 37.4% | 35.9% | |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 44.2 | 46.8 | |
| Assists Per Game(APG) | 27.3 | 28.1 | |
| Point Differential(+/-) | +6.8 | +11.0 | |
| 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 | |
| Team Assists Per Game(APG) | 27.8 | 27.8 | |
| Bench Scoring(Points per game) | 28.4 | 28.4 | |
| 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(seed ranking) | 1st seed | 1st seed | |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points Per Game(PPG) | 30.1 PPG | 30.1 PPG | |
| Team Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 110.2 | 110.2 | |
| 2023-24 Win-Loss Record(Wins) | 56-26 | 56-26 | |
| NBA Championship Titles(championships) | 0 | 0 | |
| Points Per Game(PPG) | 115.2 | 115.2 | |
| Points Allowed Per Game(PPG) | 109.3 | 109.3 | |
| Star Player PPG Average(PPG) | 30.2 (SGA) | 30.2 (SGA) | |
| 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 | |
| Games Back From Playoff Position(GB) | -5.5 (leading) | -5.5 (leading) | |
| Net Rating(point differential per 100 possessions) | +7.9 | +7.9 | |
| 2026 NBA All-Star Selections(players) | 3 | 3 | |
| Playoff Seeding(seed ranking) | 1st | 1st | |
| Net Rating (scoring margin per 100 possessions)(points) | +10.6 | +10.6 | |
| All-NBA Caliber Superstars(count) | 3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort) | 3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort) | |
| Western Conference Playoff Seeding(seed) | 1st (projected) | 1st (projected) | |
| Playoff Probability(percent) | 99% | 99% | |
| NBA Championship Odds (2026 season)(decimal odds) | +400 | +400 | |
| Payroll(USD millions) | $163M | $163M | |
| Three-Point Percentage (team)(percent) | 36.2% | 36.2% | |
| Team Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 115.9 | 115.9 | |
| Payroll (2024-25)(million USD) | $176.4M | $176.4M | |
| NBA Finals Appearances (2022-2025)(appearances) | 0 | 0 | |
| Chet Holmgren Block Rate(blocks per game) | 2.8 BPG | 2.8 BPG | |
| Net Rating (Differential)(points per 100 possessions) | +9.5 | +9.5 | |
| All-Time NBA Championships(titles) | 1 | 1 | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 9 | 9 | |
| 2025-26 Payroll(USD millions) | $145.8M | $145.8M | |
| Average Roster Age(years) | 24.8 | 24.8 | |
| NBA Championships Won(Titles) | 0 | 0 | |
| Leading Scorer PPG Average(Points per game) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG | |
| MVP Awards (All-Time)(Awards) | 0 | 0 | |
| Core Roster Average Age(Years) | 24.3 years | 24.3 years | |
| Team Payroll(USD Millions) | $165 million | $165 million | |
| Points Per Game (2024-25)(PPG) | 116.8 | 116.8 | |
| Defensive Rating (2024-25)(points per 100 possessions) | 105.2 | 105.2 | |
| Leading Scorer Average (2024-25)(PPG) | 30.1 (SGA) | 30.1 (SGA) | |
| Assists Per Game (2024-25)(APG) | 8.1 | 8.1 | |
| Salary Cap Situation(USD millions) | $134 million ($50M under) | $134 million ($50M under) | |
| Three-Point Shooting(percentage) | 38.1% | 38.1% | |
| Western Conference Seed(ranking) | 1st Seed | 1st Seed | |
| Star Player PPG(points per game) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4 | |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons) | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | |
| Western Conference Ranking(seed position) | 1st seed | 1st seed | |
| Three-Point Percentage (Leading Scorer)(%) | 42.8% | 42.8% | |
| Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG) | 112.4 | 112.4 | |
| Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG) | 105.2 | 105.2 | |
| Leading Scorer - Points Per Game(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 | |
| Team 3-Point Percentage(%) | 37.2% | 37.2% | |
| Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG) | 114.8 | 114.8 | |
| Leading Scorer Average(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30.1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30.1 | |
| All-Star Selections (2024)(Players) | 2 All-Stars | 2 All-Stars | |
| NBA Championship Titles (Total)(Championships) | 0 | 0 | |
| Future Draft Capital(First-Round Picks) | Extensive (8+) | Extensive (8+) | |
| Three-Point Shooting Percentage(percent) | 37.8% | 37.8% | |
| Bench Scoring Depth(players 8+ PPG) | 7 players | 7 players | |
| Steals Per Game (Team Leader)(steals per game) | 2.1 (SGA) | 2.1 (SGA) | |
| Assists Per Game (Team Leader)(assists per game) | 7.8 (SGA) | 7.8 (SGA) | |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 47.1% | 47.1% | |
| Roster Average Age(years) | 25.1 | 25.1 | |
| Free Throw Percentage(%) | 76.8% | 76.8% |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
Oklahoma City Thunder leads1 tie
Houston Rockets
Attribute
Oklahoma City Thunder
- 39-23Win-Loss Record (2025-26 Season)50-12(winner)
- 115.3(winner)Offensive Rating (Points per 100 Possessions)114.7
- 112.8Defensive Rating (Points Allowed per 100 Possessions)108.2(winner)
- 116.8 PPGTeam Scoring Average117.2 PPG
- 37.4%(winner)Three-Point Percentage35.9%
- 44.2 RPGRebounding Average46.8 RPG(winner)
- 27.3 APGAssists Per Game28.1 APG(winner)
- Win-Loss Record (2025-26 Season)
Houston Rockets
39-23
Oklahoma City Thunder
50-12(winner)
- Offensive Rating (Points per 100 Possessions)
Houston Rockets
115.3(winner)
Oklahoma City Thunder
114.7
- Defensive Rating (Points Allowed per 100 Possessions)
Houston Rockets
112.8
Oklahoma City Thunder
108.2(winner)
- Team Scoring Average
Houston Rockets
116.8 PPG
Oklahoma City Thunder
117.2 PPG
- Three-Point Percentage
Houston Rockets
37.4%(winner)
Oklahoma City Thunder
35.9%
- Rebounding Average
Houston Rockets
44.2 RPG
Oklahoma City Thunder
46.8 RPG(winner)
- Assists Per Game
Houston Rockets
27.3 APG
Oklahoma City Thunder
28.1 APG(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Houston Rockets | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 119.7 | — |
| Three-Point Attempt Rate(% of total shots) | 43% | — |
| Offensive Rating(PPP (Points Per 100 Possessions)) | 115.3(winner) | 114.7 |
| Points Per Game (Team Scoring)(PPG) | 116.8 | 117.2(winner) |
| Assists Per Game (Team)(assists) | 28.4 | — |
Show 5 more attributesTeam Assists Per Game(APG) 27.8 — Team Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) 115.9 — Three-Point Shooting(percentage) 38.1% — Three-Point Percentage (Leading Scorer)(%) 42.8% — Three-Point Shooting Percentage(percent) 37.8% — | ||
| 2025-26 Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 116.8 | — |
| Defensive Rating(PPP Allowed (Points Per 100 Possessions)) | 112.8 | 108.2(winner) |
| Steals Per Game (Team)(steals) | 8.9 | — |
| Team Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 110.2 | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG) | 105.2 | — |
Show 1 more attributeSteals Per Game (Team Leader)(steals per game) 2.1 (SGA) — | ||
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 0 | 0 |
| Total NBA Championships (all-time)(titles) | 2 championships | — |
| Franchise All-Time Win-Loss Record(winning percentage) | .495 (2,044-2,091) | — |
| NBA Championship Titles (Total)(Championships) | 0 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances) | 9 | — |
| NBA Finals Appearances (2000-2026)(appearances) | 2 Finals trips | — |
| Last Conference Finals Appearance(year) | Never | — |
| 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 | — |
| Win-Loss Record | 39-23 | 50-12 |
| 2023-24 Season Win-Loss Record(Wins-Losses) | 56-26 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Home Arena Capacity(seats) | Toyota Center - 20,799 capacity | — |
| Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses) | 43-29 | 57-16(winner) |
| 2023-24 Win-Loss Record(Wins) | 56-26 | — |
| Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season)(Wins-Losses) | 47-15 | — |
| Conference Standing(Seed/Rank) | 6th Seed(winner) | 1st (West) |
| Playoff Seed Position(Seed Ranking) | 2nd (West) | — |
| Conference Rank(position) | 1st (Western) | — |
| Playoff Seed(seed ranking) | 1st seed | — |
| Games Back From Playoff Position(GB) | -5.5 (leading) | — |
Show 1 more attributeWestern Conference Seed(ranking) 1st Seed — | ||
| Leading Scorer PPG(points per game) | 26.0 (Durant) | 29.1 (SGA)(winner) |
| Leading Scorer(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 28.7 PPG | — |
| Leading Scorer PPG Average(Points per game) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG | — |
| Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game) | 6.1 (Sengun) | 10.9 (SGA)(winner) |
| Assists Per Game (2024-25)(APG) | 8.1 | — |
| Assists Per Game (Team Leader)(assists per game) | 7.8 (SGA) | — |
| Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game) | 8.9 (Sengun) | 10+ (Holmgren)(winner) |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 44.2 | 46.8(winner) |
| 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(winner) | Led 52-46 at halftime |
| Bench Depth Indicator(Contributing Players) | Sheppard, Eason contributing 3-pointers | Williams, Holmgren, SGA balanced attack |
| NBA Championships(titles) | 0 | — |
| Finals Appearances (Since 2010)(appearances) | 1 finals trip (2018) | — |
| NBA Finals Appearances (2022-2025)(appearances) | 0 | — |
| Consecutive Playoff Appearances(years) | 1 current year; 9 of last 16 | — |
| Three-Point Percentage (2024-25)(%) | 35.7% | — |
| 2024-25 Season Record(wins-losses) | 41-40 (10th place West) | — |
| 2024-25 Regular Season Win-Loss Record(Wins-Losses) | 36-8 | — |
| Star Player Age(years) | Alperen Şengün - 22 years old | — |
| Team Payroll (2024-25)(millions USD) | $142.8 million | — |
| 2025-26 Payroll(USD millions) | $145.8M | — |
| Star Guard Average Points Per Game(PPG) | Jalen Green - 18.2 PPG | — |
| Three-Point Percentage(%) | 37.4%(winner) | 35.9% |
| 3-Point Percentage(percent) | 37.9% | — |
| Assists Per Game(APG) | 27.3 | 28.1(winner) |
| Point Differential(+/-) | +6.8 | +11.0(winner) |
| Bench Scoring(Points per game) | 28.4 | — |
| Bench Scoring Depth(players 8+ PPG) | 7 players | — |
| Average Points Per Game(points) | 117.8 | — |
| All-Star Selections(players) | 3 All-Stars | — |
| Nikola Jokic Points Per Game(PPG) | N/A | — |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points Per Game(PPG) | 30.1 PPG | — |
| NBA Championship Titles(championships) | 0 | — |
| Season Record (2025-26)(wins-losses) | 47-22 | — |
| Wins-Losses Record (2025-26)(W-L) | 65-17 | — |
| Current Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season) | 40-12 | — |
| Western Conference Playoff Seeding(seed) | 1st (projected) | — |
| Current Season Win-Loss Record(wins-losses) | 32-12 | — |
Show 2 more attributes2025-26 Regular Season Record(wins-losses) 52-30 — Net Rating (Differential)(points per 100 possessions) +9.5 — | ||
| Points Per Game(PPG) | 115.2 | — |
| Points Per Game (2024-25)(PPG) | 116.8 | — |
| Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG) | 114.8 | — |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 47.1% | — |
| Free Throw Percentage(%) | 76.8% | — |
| Points Allowed Per Game(PPG) | 109.3 | — |
| Star Player PPG Average(PPG) | 30.2 (SGA) | — |
| All-NBA Caliber Superstars(count) | 3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort) | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances) | 4 | — |
| Current Star Player Rating(NBA tier) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Elite) | — |
| Average Team Age(years) | 24.8 | — |
| Average Roster Age(years) | 24.8 | — |
| Coach Tenure(seasons) | 6 seasons | — |
| 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 Field Goal %(%) | N/A | — |
| Aaron Gordon Three-Point %(%) | N/A | — |
| Aaron Gordon Free Throw %(%) | N/A | — |
| Three-Point Percentage (team)(percent) | 36.2% | — |
| Team 3-Point Percentage(%) | 37.2% | — |
| Aaron Gordon Plus-Minus(rating) | N/A | — |
| Game-Winning Play | Gilgeous-Alexander stepback 3P (0:03 remaining) - 126-129 | — |
| Net Rating(point differential per 100 possessions) | +7.9 | — |
| 2026 NBA All-Star Selections(players) | 3 | — |
| Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Best Player Comparison)(PPG / APG / eFG%) | 30.1 PPG / 6.5 APG / 60.1% eFG% (SGA) | — |
| Playoff Seeding(seed ranking) | 1st | — |
| Net Rating (scoring margin per 100 possessions)(points) | +10.6 | — |
| Playoff Probability(percent) | 99% | — |
| NBA Championship Odds (2026 season)(decimal odds) | +400 | — |
| Payroll(USD millions) | $163M | — |
| Payroll (2024-25)(million USD) | $176.4M | — |
| Chet Holmgren Block Rate(blocks per game) | 2.8 BPG | — |
| All-Time NBA Championships(titles) | 1 | — |
| NBA Championships Won(Titles) | 0 | — |
| MVP Awards (All-Time)(Awards) | 0 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances) | 9 | — |
| Core Roster Average Age(Years) | 24.3 years | — |
| Roster Average Age(years) | 25.1 | — |
| Team Payroll(USD Millions) | $165 million | — |
| Defensive Rating (2024-25)(points per 100 possessions) | 105.2 | — |
| Leading Scorer Average (2024-25)(PPG) | 30.1 (SGA) | — |
| Leading Scorer Average(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30.1 | — |
| Salary Cap Situation(USD millions) | $134 million ($50M under) | — |
| Wins-Losses Record(W-L) | 32-10 | — |
| Regular Season Wins-Losses | 38-8 | — |
| Star Player PPG(points per game) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons) | 5 of 5 | — |
| Western Conference Ranking(seed position) | 1st seed | — |
| Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG) | 112.4 | — |
| Leading Scorer - Points Per Game(PPG) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 | — |
| All-Star Selections (2024)(Players) | 2 All-Stars | — |
| Future Draft Capital(First-Round Picks) | Extensive (8+) | — |
| Head-to-Head Series Record (2025-26)(Wins-Losses) | 3-1 | — |
Houston RocketsOklahoma City Thunder2025-26 Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions)
119.7
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Three-Point Attempt Rate(% of total shots)
43%
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Offensive Rating(PPP (Points Per 100 Possessions))
115.3
114.7
Points Per Game (Team Scoring)(PPG)
116.8
117.2
Assists Per Game (Team)(assists)
28.4
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Team Assists Per Game(APG)
27.8
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Team Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions)
115.9
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Three-Point Shooting(percentage)
38.1%
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Three-Point Percentage (Leading Scorer)(%)
42.8%
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Three-Point Shooting Percentage(percent)
37.8%
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2025-26 Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions)
116.8
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Defensive Rating(PPP Allowed (Points Per 100 Possessions))
112.8
108.2
Steals Per Game (Team)(steals)
8.9
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Team Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions)
110.2
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Points Allowed Per Game (Defense)(PPG)
105.2
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Steals Per Game (Team Leader)(steals per game)
2.1 (SGA)
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All-Time Championships(titles)
0
0
Total NBA Championships (all-time)(titles)
2 championships
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Franchise All-Time Win-Loss Record(winning percentage)
.495 (2,044-2,091)
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NBA Championship Titles (Total)(Championships)
0
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Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(appearances)
9
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NBA Finals Appearances (2000-2026)(appearances)
2 Finals trips
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Last Conference Finals Appearance(year)
Never
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Finals Appearances (2015-2025)(times)
0
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Conference Finals Reached (2015-2025)(times)
3
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Average Team Payroll(millions USD)
$142M
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Final Game Score(points)
116
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Final Score(points)
126
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Season Win-Loss Record(wins-losses)
Not publicly listed
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Win-Loss Record
39-23
50-12
2023-24 Season Win-Loss Record(Wins-Losses)
56-26
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Conference Ranking(seed)
Lower position
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Field Goal Percentage (Game)(%)
48.1%
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Lead Star Player Scoring Average(PPG)
Lower average
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Second Leading Scorer Average(PPG)
Not specified
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Aaron Gordon Points(points)
N/A
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Recent Winning Streak(games)
Not on streak
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Venue Renovation Status(text)
2025-26 seat upgrades completed
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Home Arena Capacity(seats)
Toyota Center - 20,799 capacity
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Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses)
43-29
57-16
2023-24 Win-Loss Record(Wins)
56-26
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Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season)(Wins-Losses)
47-15
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Conference Standing(Seed/Rank)
6th Seed
1st (West)
Playoff Seed Position(Seed Ranking)
2nd (West)
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Conference Rank(position)
1st (Western)
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Playoff Seed(seed ranking)
1st seed
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Games Back From Playoff Position(GB)
-5.5 (leading)
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Western Conference Seed(ranking)
1st Seed
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Leading Scorer PPG(points per game)
26.0 (Durant)
29.1 (SGA)
Leading Scorer(PPG)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 28.7 PPG
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Leading Scorer PPG Average(Points per game)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG
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Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game)
6.1 (Sengun)
10.9 (SGA)
Assists Per Game (2024-25)(APG)
8.1
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Assists Per Game (Team Leader)(assists per game)
7.8 (SGA)
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Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game)
8.9 (Sengun)
10+ (Holmgren)
Rebounds Per Game(RPG)
44.2
46.8
Rebounds Per Game (Team)(rebounds)
47.1
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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
NBA Championships(titles)
0
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Finals Appearances (Since 2010)(appearances)
1 finals trip (2018)
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NBA Finals Appearances (2022-2025)(appearances)
0
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Consecutive Playoff Appearances(years)
1 current year; 9 of last 16
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Three-Point Percentage (2024-25)(%)
35.7%
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2024-25 Season Record(wins-losses)
41-40 (10th place West)
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2024-25 Regular Season Win-Loss Record(Wins-Losses)
36-8
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Star Player Age(years)
Alperen Şengün - 22 years old
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Team Payroll (2024-25)(millions USD)
$142.8 million
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2025-26 Payroll(USD millions)
$145.8M
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Star Guard Average Points Per Game(PPG)
Jalen Green - 18.2 PPG
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Three-Point Percentage(%)
37.4%
35.9%
3-Point Percentage(percent)
37.9%
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Assists Per Game(APG)
27.3
28.1
Point Differential(+/-)
+6.8
+11.0
Bench Scoring(Points per game)
28.4
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Bench Scoring Depth(players 8+ PPG)
7 players
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Average Points Per Game(points)
117.8
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All-Star Selections(players)
3 All-Stars
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Nikola Jokic Points Per Game(PPG)
N/A
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points Per Game(PPG)
30.1 PPG
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NBA Championship Titles(championships)
0
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Season Record (2025-26)(wins-losses)
47-22
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Wins-Losses Record (2025-26)(W-L)
65-17
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Current Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season)
40-12
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Western Conference Playoff Seeding(seed)
1st (projected)
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Current Season Win-Loss Record(wins-losses)
32-12
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2025-26 Regular Season Record(wins-losses)
52-30
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Net Rating (Differential)(points per 100 possessions)
+9.5
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Points Per Game(PPG)
115.2
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Points Per Game (2024-25)(PPG)
116.8
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Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG)
114.8
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Field Goal Percentage(%)
47.1%
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Free Throw Percentage(%)
76.8%
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Points Allowed Per Game(PPG)
109.3
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Star Player PPG Average(PPG)
30.2 (SGA)
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All-NBA Caliber Superstars(count)
3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort)
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Playoff Appearances (2021-2026)(appearances)
4
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Current Star Player Rating(NBA tier)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Elite)
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Average Team Age(years)
24.8
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Average Roster Age(years)
24.8
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Coach Tenure(seasons)
6 seasons
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Expected Win Total (2025-26)(wins)
48-52
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Offensive Rating Potential(points per 100)
115.2
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Location
Home - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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Aaron Gordon Field Goal %(%)
N/A
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Aaron Gordon Three-Point %(%)
N/A
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Aaron Gordon Free Throw %(%)
N/A
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Three-Point Percentage (team)(percent)
36.2%
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Team 3-Point Percentage(%)
37.2%
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Aaron Gordon Plus-Minus(rating)
N/A
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Game-Winning Play
Gilgeous-Alexander stepback 3P (0:03 remaining) - 126-129
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Net Rating(point differential per 100 possessions)
+7.9
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2026 NBA All-Star Selections(players)
3
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Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Best Player Comparison)(PPG / APG / eFG%)
30.1 PPG / 6.5 APG / 60.1% eFG% (SGA)
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Playoff Seeding(seed ranking)
1st
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Net Rating (scoring margin per 100 possessions)(points)
+10.6
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Playoff Probability(percent)
99%
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NBA Championship Odds (2026 season)(decimal odds)
+400
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Payroll(USD millions)
$163M
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Payroll (2024-25)(million USD)
$176.4M
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Chet Holmgren Block Rate(blocks per game)
2.8 BPG
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All-Time NBA Championships(titles)
1
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NBA Championships Won(Titles)
0
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MVP Awards (All-Time)(Awards)
0
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Playoff Appearances (Last 10 Seasons)(appearances)
9
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Core Roster Average Age(Years)
24.3 years
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Roster Average Age(years)
25.1
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Team Payroll(USD Millions)
$165 million
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Defensive Rating (2024-25)(points per 100 possessions)
105.2
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Leading Scorer Average (2024-25)(PPG)
30.1 (SGA)
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Leading Scorer Average(PPG)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30.1
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Salary Cap Situation(USD millions)
$134 million ($50M under)
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Wins-Losses Record(W-L)
32-10
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Regular Season Wins-Losses
38-8
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Star Player PPG(points per game)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4
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Playoff Appearances (Last 5 Years)(seasons)
5 of 5
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Western Conference Ranking(seed position)
1st seed
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Points Per Game (Offense)(PPG)
112.4
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Leading Scorer - Points Per Game(PPG)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1
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All-Star Selections (2024)(Players)
2 All-Stars
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Future Draft Capital(First-Round Picks)
Extensive (8+)
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Head-to-Head Series Record (2025-26)(Wins-Losses)
3-1
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Pros & Cons
9 pros·5 cons across both
Houston Rockets
+4-3
Pros
- League-leading three-point percentage at 37.4%, ranking in top 3 for three-point attempts per game
- High offensive rating of 115.3 points per 100 possessions, top 8 in the league
- Dynamic backcourt with scoring depth providing multiple 20+ PPG contributors
- Proven ability to shoot from distance in playoff pressure situations
Cons
- Defensive rating of 112.8 is 4.6 points worse than OKC, limiting margin for error in close games
- Rebounding disadvantage at 44.2 RPG versus OKC's 46.8, creating second-chance scoring vulnerability
- Currently 11 games behind Thunder in standings with less margin for playoff seeding
Oklahoma City Thunder
+5-2
Pros
- League-best 50-12 record with +11.0 point differential, indicating dominant overall performance
- Elite defensive rating of 108.2, best in NBA, limiting opponent scoring opportunities
- Strong rebounding presence at 46.8 RPG with size and athleticism advantage
- Ball movement excellence with 28.1 APG, creating efficient offense and team basketball
- Multiple All-Star caliber players providing consistent scoring and defensive pressure
Cons
- Three-point shooting at 35.9% is below league average for elite teams, potential playoff vulnerability against spacing
- Slightly lower offensive rating at 114.7 PPG per 100 possessions compared to Rockets' 115.3
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
The Oklahoma City Thunder have significantly better defense with a defensive rating of 108.2 compared to the Rockets' 112.8. This 4.6-point difference is substantial in the NBA and explains why OKC limits opponents to fewer scoring opportunities. The Thunder rank 1st in defensive efficiency league-wide, while Houston ranks outside the top 10.
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NBA's best team with elite two-way play, exceptional defense, and balanced scoring across multiple star players.
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