Houston Rockets Outshoot Oklahoma City Thunder 116–89 in 2026 Preseason Clash
The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116–89 on October 15, 2026, in their preseason game. Bogdan Bogdanovic’s efficient three-point shooting contrasted with the Thunder’s top scorers, highlighting a key difference in the game.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
In the 2026–27 NBA preseason game on October 15, the Houston Rockets secured a 116–89 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 15 points, shooting 5 of 8 from three-point range, while playing 16 minutes. His sharp perimeter shooting was a standout factor in the Rockets’ offensive output.
Alperen Sengun added 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists across 23 minutes, also contributing 2 blocks defensively. On the Thunder side, Jalen Williams led with 18 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 2 of 5 from three. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points, including 5 made free throws on 5 attempts, along with 3 assists in 25 minutes.
A clear contrast in the game was the Rockets’ superior three-point shooting efficiency. Bogdanovic’s 62.5% accuracy (5-for-8) from beyond the arc surpassed the combined three-point shooting of Williams and Gilgeous-Alexander, who made 4 of 10 attempts. This difference in perimeter scoring helped Houston build and maintain their lead throughout the game.
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