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Rockets Start 6-1, Jabari Drops 30 on the Thunder

Clutch City CletusBy ยท Nov. 1, 2026 ยท Rockets

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A Halloween beatdown of the Thunder with Jabari going for 30? That's a treat.

The Rockets beat Oklahoma City 119-98 at Toyota Center on Saturday, Oct. 31 to improve to 6-1 (3-0 at home).

The box score highlights

  • Jabari Smith Jr.: 30 points and 9 rebounds on 10-of-18 shooting, 6-of-12 from three.
  • Marcus Smart: 24 points, 7-of-10 from deep.
  • Alperen Sengun: 16 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists in his return from lower back soreness.
  • Kevin Durant: 14 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 26. The Thunder had started 4-0 and have now dropped two straight.

Up next

Boston comes to Houston on Monday, Nov. 2 (7:30 p.m. CT, Toyota Center). Clutch City is cooking. Full schedule: Rockets page.

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