NBA · Final Recap
Smith's 30, Smart's Seven Threes Send Rockets Past Thunder
November 1, 2026 · 2:48 AM
Houston controlled every quarter, beating Oklahoma City 119-98 behind Jabari Smith Jr.’s 30 points and Marcus Smart’s seven three-pointers.
The Rockets beat the Thunder 119-98, building a 21-point win by outscoring Oklahoma City in all four quarters. Houston seized control with a 35-26 first quarter and added to its lead in each period. Jabari Smith Jr. led the way with 30 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 6-of-12 from three, plus nine rebounds, five assists, one block and one turnover. Marcus Smart supplied 24 points on 7-of-10 shooting and 7-of-10 from deep, adding five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one turnover. Alperen Sengun posted 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting, nine rebounds, nine assists, one block and two turnovers. Kevin Durant had 14 points on 4-of-9 shooting, three rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and one turnover, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 on 10-of-20 shooting with four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two turnovers. Kenrich Williams and Bennett Stirtz added 11 points apiece for OKC, while Isaiah Hartenstein and Jared McCain scored 10 each as the Thunder fell short.
Key Performers
Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston): 30 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST; 10-18 FG, 6-12 3PT Marcus Smart (Houston): 24 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST; 7-10 FG, 7-10 3PT Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 26 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST; 10-20 FG
Standings Impact
Houston is 5-1 with a 2-0 home record; Oklahoma City is 4-1 after its first road loss, now 1-1 away.
DYMA Insight
Houston's attack kept gaining ground in every quarter, while Smart's 7-of-10 three-point shooting and Smith's 30-point night powered the separation. The Rockets rank No. 2 in the power index at 62.9, ahead of OKC at No. 9 with 57.9.