ROCKETS VS. THUNDER OVERALL RECORD |
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REG SEASON: 113-114 |
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Rockets vs. Thunder Regular Season |
YEAR |
ROCKETS |
RECORD |
OPPONENT |
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YEAR |
ROCKETS |
RECORD |
OPPONENT |
1968 |
San Diego |
3 - 5 |
Seattle |
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1969 |
San Diego |
3 - 3 |
Seattle |
1970 |
San Diego |
4 - 2 |
Seattle |
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1971 |
San Diego |
5 - 1 |
Seattle |
1972 |
Houston |
3 - 3 |
Seattle |
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1973 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
1974 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Seattle |
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1975 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Seattle |
1976 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
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1977 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Seattle |
1978 |
Houston |
0 - 4 |
Seattle |
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1979 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
1980 |
Houston |
1 - 1 |
Seattle |
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1981 |
Houston |
4 - 1 |
Seattle |
1982 |
Houston |
2 - 3 |
Seattle |
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1983 |
Houston |
1 - 4 |
Seattle |
1984 |
Houston |
3 - 2 |
Seattle |
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1985 |
Houston |
3 - 2 |
Seattle |
1986 |
Houston |
3 - 2 |
Seattle |
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1987 |
Houston |
1 - 4 |
Seattle |
1988 |
Houston |
3 - 2 |
Seattle |
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1989 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
1990 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
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1991 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
1992 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Seattle |
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1993 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Seattle |
1994 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
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1995 |
Houston |
0 - 4 |
Seattle |
1996 |
Houston |
0 - 4 |
Seattle |
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1997 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Seattle |
1998 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Seattle |
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1999 |
Houston |
2 - 1 |
Seattle |
2000 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Seattle |
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2001 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
2002 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
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2003 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Seattle |
2004 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Seattle |
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2005 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Seattle |
2006 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Seattle |
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2007 |
Houston |
3 - 0 |
Seattle |
2008 |
Houston |
4 - 0 |
Seattle |
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2009 |
Houston |
3 - 0 |
Oklahoma City |
2010 |
Houston |
3 - 1 |
Oklahoma City |
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2011 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Oklahoma City |
2012 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Oklahoma City |
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2013 |
Houston |
3 - 6 |
Oklahoma City |
2014 |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Oklahoma City |
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2015 |
Houston |
3 - 0 |
Oklahoma City |
2016 |
Houston |
2 - 2 |
Oklahoma City |
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2017 |
Houston |
7 - 2 |
Oklahoma City |
2018 |
Houston |
1 - 2 |
Oklahoma City |
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Rockets vs. Thunder Playoff History |
YEAR |
ROUND |
ROCKETS |
RECORD |
OPPONENT |
1982 |
First Round |
Houston |
1 - 2 |
Seattle Sonics |
1987 |
Semifinals |
Houston |
2 - 4 |
Seattle Sonics |
1989 |
First Round |
Houston |
1 - 3 |
Seattle Sonics |
1993 |
Semifinals |
Houston |
3 - 4 |
Seattle Sonics |
1996 |
Semifinals |
Houston |
0 - 4 |
Seattle Sonics |
1997 |
Semifinals |
Houston |
4 - 3 |
Seattle Sonics |
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Top Performances: Rockets VS. Thunder |
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1999-2000 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Sonics 110, Rockets 107
: Maxwell kills Rockets
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 20, 1999 IN SEATTLE
Ex-Rocket scores 15 in final quarter, leads Sonics past Rockets 110-107
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Sonics 103, Rockets 96
: Sonic Trio Too Much
RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 4, 2000 IN HOUSTON
Francis great, Mobley struggles as Payton, Sonics outlast Rockets
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Rockets 119, Sonics 116
: Walt Wins It!
RECAP | BOX SCORE | APRIL 7, 2000 IN SEATTLE
Wizard hits clutch three in final seconds, Rocks stun Sonics 119-116
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Sonics 121, Rockets 112
: Payton's Revenge
RECAP | BOX SCORE | APRIL 16, 2000 IN HOUSTON
Sonic guard amasses career high 43, Seattle snaps Rocks' streak
2000-2001 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Rockets 111, Sonics 104
: Hakeem, Rockets Stun Sonics
RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 9, 2000 IN SEATTLE
Houston comes up huge offensively in 111-104 road win in Seattle
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Sonics 107, Rockets 92
: Six-Pack of Losses
RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 27, 2000 IN HOUSTON
Skid reaches 6 as Rocks crumble in 4th, Sonics soar in 107-92 rout
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Sonics 93, Rockets 90
: Rockets Blow Chances
RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 24, 2001 IN SEATTLE
Rocks crumbling, finish 0-3 road trip with late 93-90 loss in Seattle
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Rockets 91, Sonics 88
: Thomas Downs Sonics
RECAP | BOX SCORE | APRIL 5, 2001 IN HOUSTON
KT's block & slam rescues Rockets in 91-88 home win over Sonics
2001-2002 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Sonics 99, Rockets 81
: Frantic Without Francis
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 23, 2001 IN SEATTLE
Rudy T tossed, Rockets hammered as Mason, Sonics roll 99-81
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Rockets 101, Sonics 98
: Mobley Rains on Seattle
RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 12, 2002 IN HOUSTON
Cat smokes Sonics for 38, 6 triples as Rockets hold on 101-98
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Sonics 112, Rockets 82
: Drummed in Seattle
BOX SCORE | MARCH 22, 2002 IN SEATTLE
Rockets humiliated as Payton, Sonics roll to 30-point win in Seattle
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Rockets 100, Sonics 98
: It's Langhi Time
RECAP | BOX SCORE | APRIL 2, 2002 IN HOUSTON
Forward scores career high, Rockets come back to beat Sonics
2002-2003 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Sonics 104, Rockets 97
: Sonic Bust
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 5, 2002 IN HOUSTON
Led by Payton, Seattle embarrasses Rockets on home floor
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Rockets 83, Sonics 72
: MOOCHIE REDEMPTION
RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 29, 2002 IN SEATTLE
Struggling guard hits big shots to fuel huge 83-72 win in Seattle
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Sonics 100, Rockets 94
: Rockets Fall To Sonics
RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 18, 2003 IN SEATTLE
Late comeback falls short as 5-game win streak ends in Seattle
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Rockets 101, Sonics 86
: Stayin' Alive
BOX SCORE | APRIL 12, 2003 IN HOUSTON
Rockets hold on to slim playoff hopes with 101-86 win over Seattle
2003-2004 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Sonics 95, Rockets 88
: Free Throws Prove Costly
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 29, 2003 IN SEATTLE
Rockets miss several freebies down stretch as Lewis, Sonics beat Rockets 95-88
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Sonics 87, Rockets 86
: Rockets Fall Short
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 29, 2003 IN HOUSTON
Ray Allen scores 28 as Rockets can't beat Sonics, fall at home 87-86
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Sonics 97, Rockets 80
: Rockets Flattened By Sonics At Home
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 29, 2004 IN HOUSTON
Francis, Yao, Rockets can't shoot straight as Seattle busts game open in 4th
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Rockets 111, Sonics 107
: Old Man Leads Way
BOX SCORE | APRIL 12, 2004 IN SEATTLE
The Jackson Two combine for 47 points as Rockets beat Sonics 111-107
2004-2005 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Sonics 87, Rockets 85
: Refs Rob Rockets Blind
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 22, 2005 IN HOUSTON
Terrible officiating hits rock bottom lows late as Sonics steal one, 87-85
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Rockets 97, Sonics 95
: Rockets Dish Payback To Sonics
BOX SCORE | MARCH 8, 2005 IN SEATTLE
McGrady, Yao clutch in the fourth as Rockets come up big, 97-95, in Seattle
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Rockets 90, Sonics 78
: Tag Team Topples Sonics
BOX SCORE | APRIL 11, 2005 IN SEATTLE
McGrady and Yao combine for 58 points, 23 boards in 90-78 win in Seattle
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Rockets 106, Sonics 78
: B-Team Showdown
BOX SCORE | APRIL 20, 2005 IN HOUSTON
Rockets reserves crush Sonic reserves in regular season finale, 106-78
2005-2006 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Rockets 104, Sonics 98
: McGrady Keeps Rockets Rolling
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 15, 2005 IN SEATTLE
Rocks win 104-98 in Seattle as T-Mac goes for 14 of his 34 in the final frame
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Rockets 100, Sonics 77
: Rockets Trounce Sonics
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 3, 2006 IN HOUSTON
Houston finally looks good in Toyota Center as McGrady, Rocks roll 100-77
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Rockets 115, Sonics 87
: Rockets Decimate Sonics
BOX SCORE | MARCH 29, 2006 IN HOUSTON
Yao's 29 leads way, but Frahm, Stro provide sparks in 115-87 home rout
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Sonics 104, Rockets 87
: Rough Road Trip
BOX SCORE | APRIL 4, 2006 IN SEATTLE
Yao fouls out as Wilcox, Allen help Sonics roll past Rockets 104-87
2006-2007 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Rockets 103, Sonics 96
: T-Mac Continues Roll, Drops Sonics
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 3, 2007 IN HOUSTON
McGrady goes for 31, 7 assists and 6 boards in 103-96 home knock of Seattle
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Rockets 112, Sonics 102
: McGrady Too Much for Sonics
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 31, 2007 IN HOUSTON
Defense looks sluggish, but T-Mac fires away for 36 and 9 dimes in 112-102 win
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Rockets 95, Sonics 90
: Rockets Get Tough in Seattle
BOX SCORE | APRIL 9, 2007 IN SEATTLE
Yao erupts after hard foul, scores 31 in 95-90 win in Seattle to match Jazz in loss column
2007-2008 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE SONICS:
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Rockets 96, Sonics 89
: Rockets Win, But Win Ugly
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 21, 2008 IN HOUSTON
Yao's 30 and 17 boards fuel Rockets as they narrowly escape Sonics at home
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Rockets 109, Sonics 107
: Rockets Pull Off Huge Comeback
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 23, 2008 IN SEATTLE
McGrady, Rockets hit big shots, close on 25-10 run to take 109-107 win in Seattle
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Rockets 79, Sonics 66
: Rockets Stifle Sonics
BOX SCORE | APRIL 4, 2008 IN SEATTLE
Houston holds Seattle to 30% shooting as T-Mac's 25 paces 79-66 road win
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Rockets 103, Sonics 80
: Sonics Crushed 103-80
BOX SCORE | APRIL 9, 2008 IN HOUSTON
Battier leaves with injury as McGrady-less Rockets rough up Sonics in Houston
2008-2009 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Rockets 89, Thunder 77
: Cold Rockets Topple Thunder
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 1, 2008 IN HOUSTON
Despite 36% shooting, Houston beats Oklahoma City 89-77 at the Toyota Center
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Rockets 100, Thunder 89
: Thunder Fall, Lightning Strikes
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 17, 2008 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
All three stars leave with mild injuries as Rockets take Oklahoma 100-89
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Rockets 98, Thunder 96
: Rockets Narrowly Escape Thunder
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 9, 2009 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Lightning nearly strikes as Rockets skate past league's worst with 98-96 win
2009-2010 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Rockets 105, Thunder 94
: Rockets Roll Thunder
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 6, 2009 IN HOUSTON
Landry, Ariza power Rockets at home past Westbrook, Thunder 105-94
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Rockets 100, Thunder 91
: Quieting The Thunder
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 29, 2009 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Scola leaves with eye injury but Landry fills shoes in 100-91 win over Thunder
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Rockets 95, Thunder 90
: Ariza Quiets The Thunder
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 19, 2009 IN HOUSTON
Rockets lose Chase to injury, but Trevor scores 31 to knock out Oklahoma City
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Thunder 122, Rockets 104
: Rockets Cold, Thunder Rolls
BOX SCORE | MARCH 24, 2010 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Playoffs not likely in the cards after Rockets drop second straight, 122-104
2010-2011 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Thunder 116, Rockets 99
: Thunder Rolls Rockets
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 17, 2010 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
With no answer for Durant and Westbrook, short-handed Rockets fall to 3-8
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Rockets 99, Thunder 98
: Rockets Hold On, Quiet Thunder
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 28, 2010 IN HOUSTON
Battier's strong showing on both ends leads Rockets over Thunder 99-98
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Thunder 117, Rockets 105
: Durant's 32 Powers Thunder
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 15, 2010 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Rockets slip late in the third as Durant, Green power Thunder past Rockets
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Thunder 118, Rockets 112
: Durant, Thunder Boom Rockets, 118-112
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 12, 2011 IN HOUSTON
Rockets fall 118-112, record against top 8 teams in West slips to 2-12
2011-2012 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Thunder 109, Rockets 94
: Not In The Same League
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 6, 2012 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Rockets, playing without injured Kyle Lowry, get rolled by Thunder, 109-94
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Thunder 98, Rockets 95
: Durant Drops Rockets Late
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 7, 2012 IN HOUSTON
Dragic, Rockets hang tough and hold late lead, but Durant takes over - Rockets fall 98-95
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Rockets 96, Thunder 95
: Rockets Shut Down Thunder Late
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 15, 2012 IN HOUSTON
With big defensive stops coming late, Rockets win 96-95 behind Martin's 32
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Rockets 104, Thunder 103
: ROCKETS SHOCK THUNDER
BOX SCORE | MARCH 13, 2012 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Courtney Lee hits big baskets late as Rockets make huge comeback, win 104-103
2012-2013 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Thunder 120, Rockets 98
: Harden Struggles, Thunder Rolls
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 28, 2012 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Harden shoots just 3-16 from the floor in return to OKC, Rockets fall 120-98
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Thunder 124, Rockets 94
: Thunder Terrorize Rockets
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 29, 2012 IN HOUSTON
Harden, Rockets helpless as Westbrook, Durant go for 30+ each in 124-94 rout
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Rockets 122, Thunder 119
: Linsanity Goes Crazy!
BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 20, 2013 IN HOUSTON
Harden scores career-high 46, Lin adds 29 in frantic 122-119 comeback win over Thunder
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Thunder 120, Rockets 91
: Welcome to the Playoffs
BOX SCORE | APRIL 21, 2013 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Rockets get rude awakening in Oklahoma City as Westbrook, Thunder roll 120-91
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Thunder 105, Rockets 102
: Comeback Falls Short in OKC
BOX SCORE | APRIL 24, 2013 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Harden, Beverley fuel Rocket comeback, but too much Thunder as Rockets in 0-2 hole
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Thunder 104, Rockets 101
: Big Comeback Halted By Durant
BOX SCORE | APRIL 27, 2013 IN HOUSTON
Rockets take late lead after trailing by 26, but Durant's three bounces in for 3-0 OKC series lead
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Rockets 105, Thunder 103
: Sweep? What Sweep?
BOX SCORE | APRIL 29, 2013 IN HOUSTON
Chandler Parsons goes for 27, 10 and 8 as Rockets beat Thunder 105-103
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Rockets 107, Thunder 100
: Harden, Rockets Stun Thunder
BOX SCORE | MAY 1, 2013 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Rockets send this back to Game 6 with a 107-100 shocker in OKC
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Thunder 103, Rockets 94
: Thunder Close Out Rockets
BOX SCORE | MAY 3, 2013 IN HOUSTON
OKC bench comes through as Rockets misfire in the fourth, fall 4-2 in the series
2013-2014 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Thunder 117, Rockets 86
: Durant, Thunder Roll Over Tired Rockets
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 29, 2013 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
In 4th game in 5 nights, Rockets can't shoot straight in 117-86 loss in OKC
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Thunder 104, Rockets 92
: TALE OF TWO HALVES
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 16, 2014 IN HOUSTON
Seriously? Rockets score just 19 in 2nd half after posting 73 in the first
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Thunder 106, Rockets 98
: It's Getting Physical
BOX SCORE | MARCH 11, 2014 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Durant's 42 too much, Thunder escape Rockets 106-98 in physical battle
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Rockets 111, Thunder 107
: Harden Powers Rockets To Playoff Spot
BOX SCORE | APRIL 4, 2014 IN HOUSTON
Rockets clinch playoff berth behind Harden's 39-9-7, knock off Thunder
2014-2015 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Rockets 69, Thunder 65
: Rockets Shoot 29%... and Win!
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 16, 2014 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Brickfest in OKC, but Rockets come out with a 9-1 record
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Rockets 112, Thunder 101
: Harden Haunts Former Team
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 15, 2015 IN HOUSTON
Rockets use big first quarter to run away from Thunder in 112-101 home win
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Rockets 115, Thunder 112
: HARDEN BURNS OKC
BOX SCORE | APRIL 5, 2015 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Harden posts 41, hits key shots late in key 115-112 road win over Thunder
2015-2016 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Rockets 110, Thunder 105
: ROCKETS GET BIG WIN
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 2, 2015 IN HOUSTON
Harden finally shows up as his 37 leads Rockets past Thunder for year's first win
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Thunder 116, Rockets 108
: FEELING ROBBED
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 29, 2016 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Poor officiating, poor shooting downs Rockets in 116-108 loss at OKC
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Thunder 111, Rockets 107
: Botched Pass Costly in OKC
BOX SCORE | MARCH 22, 2016 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Rockets can't connect late, fall 111-107 on the road to Thunder
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Rockets 118, Thunder 110
: Harden Quiets Thunder
BOX SCORE | APRIL 3, 2016 IN HOUSTON
Rocket guard explodes for 38 points, 9 assists in big 118-110 win over OKC
2016-2017 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Thunder 105, Rockets 103
: Blown Opportunity in OKC
BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 16, 2016 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Rockets go scoreless for over six minutes to close, fall 105-103 to Thunder
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Rockets 102, Thunder 99
: Beverley Locks Down Westbrook
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 9, 2016 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Houston guard shuts down OKC star late as Rockets take 102-99 road win
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Rockets 118, Thunder 116
: THUNDER SILENCED
BOX SCORE | JANUARY 5, 2017 IN HOUSTON
Rockets survive fourth quarter scare, beat Thunder on Nene free throws
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Rockets 137, Thunder 125
: QUIETING THE THUNDER
BOX SCORE | MARCH 26, 2017 IN HOUSTON
Harden, Rockets thump Westbrook, Thunder in nationally televised game
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Rockets 118, Thunder 87
: ROCKETS TAKE GAME 1
BOX SCORE | APRIL 16, 2017 IN HOUSTON
Beverley provides energy, Harden provides punch in blowout win
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Rockets 115, Thunder 111
: COMEBACK WIN
BOX SCORE | APRIL 19, 2017 IN HOUSTON
Bev, Gordon clutch late to fuel come-from-behind win to take 2-0 lead
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Thunder 115, Rockets 113
: Coming Up Just Short
BOX SCORE | APRIL 21, 2017 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Harden three for the win comes up short as series lead falls to 2-1
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Rockets 113, Thunder 109
: BIG BALLER NENE
BOX SCORE | APRIL 23, 2017 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Rockets big man saves day with huge performance in Game 4 win
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Rockets 105, Thunder 99
: MOVING ON UP
BOX SCORE | APRIL 25, 2017 IN HOUSTON
Rockets shut down Westbrook in 4th to take series 4-1
2017-2018 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE THUNDER:
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Thunder 112, Rockets 107
: Rockets Fall To Thunder on Christmas Day
BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 25, 2017 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Rockets hang tough with Thunder, but no Paul, Capela takes toll in loss
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Rockets 122, Thunder 112
: Rockets Too Much Trouble For Thunder
BOX SCORE | MARCH 6, 2018 IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Paul's 25, Harden's 23 fuel Rockets to their 16th straight win
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Thunder 108, Rockets 102
: Frigid Close Ends Home Streak
BOX SCORE | APRIL 7, 2018 IN HOUSTON
Rockets go cold in second half, fall at home to Thunder 108-102
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