Gilgeous-Alexander And Holmgren Each Score 29 Points, Thunder Rout Rockets 126-107

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 29 points to help Oklahoma City Thunder rout Houston Rockets 126-107 on Friday night.

Oklahoma City opened a six-game homestand with a victory after losing at Denver on Wednesday night for its first defeat of season.

Gilgeous-Alexander me 10 of his first 11 field goals and didn't take a 3-pointer until his 13th shot. It went in to give Thunder a 96-73 le in third quarter.

Holmgren me 8 of 14 field goals, including 4 of 6 3-pointers, for Thunder (8-1). Oklahoma City pulled away from a game that was tied 31-all at end of first quarter.

Thunder h been inconsistent on offense so far this season, but y figured things out in this game. y shot 51.1% from field and me 20 of 23 free throws.

Dillon Brooks scored 17 points for Rockets (5-4), who shot just 43.3% from field.

Rockets: Thunder showed why y le league in defensive rating when y shut down Houston's top two scorers, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. Green scored 14 points on 5-for-14 shooting and Sengun h 11 points on 3-for-12 shooting.

Thunder: Oklahoma City's depth and versatility were too much for Rockets. Holmgren, in particular, was a problem on both ends. 7-footer h three blocks and constantly affected Houston's shots near rim.

game was tied at 31 early in second quarter when Oklahoma City's Aaron Wiggins hit a 3-pointer. Thunder dominated from re, outscoring Rockets 41-20 rest of period to take a 75-51 le at halftime. It was a season-high point total for a half.

Thunder shot 61.9% from field and 52.9% from 3-point range in first half.

Rockets visit Detroit on Sunday. Thunder host Golden State on Sunday night.