Rockets Overwhelm Thunder 116-89 in Preseason Rout
The Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-89 in an NBA preseason game on Oct. 16 at Toyota Center. Houston built a 33-15 first-quarter lead and pulled away again in the fourth quarter to secure a 27-point victory.
Rockets overwhelm Thunder in preseason rout
The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-89 on Oct. 16 in an NBA preseason game at Toyota Center, according to Livedoor News’ game report.
Houston established control early, taking a 33-15 lead after the first quarter. Oklahoma City narrowed the gap by halftime, but the Rockets restored their advantage after the break and finished with a 27-point victory.
The result came during the second-to-last day of the NBA preseason, when Houston faced Oklahoma City as part of a limited two-game schedule, according to Sina Sports’ roundup.
A one-sided finish
The Rockets led 79-69 entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Thunder 37-20 over the final period, sealing the largest reported result from the available Oct. 16 preseason coverage.
No individual scoring totals, lineups or player availability details were reported in the available game accounts, so the story centers on Houston’s decisive team victory rather than a standout individual performance.