The Oklahoma City Thunder roll into their final preseason game against the Houston Rockets tonight with a brutal cloud hanging over the team, as Otega Oweh sustained a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. This is the last game on the Thunder’s 2026-27 preseason slate, and while they just got their first win, the vibes are definitely down after Oweh’s injury.
The Thunder’s Rough Ride to the Finish Line
It hasn’t been the smoothest preseason for the Thunder, sitting at a 1-3 record. They finally got on the right side of the scoreboard with a 114-112 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up an easy 15 points and dished out six assists, showing he’s ready for the real action. And Jared McCain dropped 20 points off the bench, which is always fun to see. But then, the gut punch came: Otega Oweh’s season-ending torn Achilles. Just like that, his year is over before it even started, and he’s officially out for tonight’s game. You gotta feel for the guy.
Rockets Look to Rebound After China Trip
On the other side, the Houston Rockets come into this finale with a 1-1 preseason record. They’re trying to bounce back from a 132-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, a game that went down all the way in China. Marcus Smart led the Rockets with 20 points and four assists in that one, and Reed Sheppard added 17 points to the tally. No injury updates for the Rockets, so they should be good to go.
Tonight’s game is the final tune-up for both squads. You can catch the Thunder versus the Rockets at 7:30 p.m. CT on Thunder+, NBA TV, or KBSI. If you’re looking to stream it live, Fubo has a free trial. Even with the devastating Oweh injury and the bittersweet feeling of wrapping up preseason, it’s the last chance to see these guys before the real deal starts. Let’s see if the Thunder can somehow end this weird preseason on a decent note, even if the good vibes are a bit off.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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