Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, injury-shortened OKC Thunder fall to red-hot Houston Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Houston Rockets 119-98 on the road on Saturday, November 1, 2026. The loss came with star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dealing with an injury, limiting the Thunder's effectiveness. The Rockets continued their strong recent form with the convincing 21-point victory.