⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Thunder fell 9 points behind the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ OKC better than we expected
-9Q122-29
+1Q233-29
+6Q334-25
+3Q427-25
▼ HOU better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 9 points worse than our numbers for the Thunder.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Thunder won, and why the Rockets did not.
From the game
They went cold, nine of 39 from three- Won the glass, 57 rebounds to 40
- Could not get to the line, 30 free throws to their 43
Key battles
42%Three-point accuracy23%
57Rebounds40
48%Shooting from the field38%
8Threes made9
📊The numbers
| OKC | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% | Shooting from the field | 38% |
| 8 | Threes made | 9 |
| 42% | Three-point accuracy | 23% |
| 26 | Free throws made | 27 |
| 57 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 23 | Assists | 23 |
