A scuffle between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks alongside incredible shot-making by both sides boosted this contest into an early game-of-the-year candidate. Fred VanVleet's season-high 38 points led Houston to the upset win.

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will not return to Wednesday's game against the Warriors after suffering a right eye injury in the second quarter.

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 36 points led the Thunder in Friday's win. He finished making 7-for-8 free throws, while Thunder forward Jalen Williams was 1-for-2 from the free-throw line. Williams shoots free throws at a 79.8% clip and averages 3.1 attempts per game.