Thunder vs Rockets live updates: SGA, OKC visit Kevin Durant, Houston

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will visit Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday.OKC (4-1) suffered a 120-96 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Houston (5-1) is also looking to bounce back after falling short in a 116-111 road loss to Dallas on Friday.Here's everything you need to know about Saturday's game between the Thunder and Rockets:TAKEAWAYS: Cooper Flagg, Mavericks hand short-handed OKC Thunder first loss of seasonWatch latest Thunder Buddies podcast on injury woes[ LISTEN UP: Make the "Thunder Buddies" podcast a staple of your starting lineup by following on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. ]Thunder vs Rockets score updates in NBA game▫1234—FOKLAHOMA CITY——————HOUSTON——————When is Chet Holmgren coming back? Injury update for OKC Thunder star after knee treatmentWhat time is Thunder vs Rockets game tonight?Date: Saturday, Oct. 31Time: 7:30 p.m. CTWhere: Toyota Center in HoustonCason Wallace injury update: OKC Thunder guard undergoes successful shoulder surgeryWhat channel is OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets on tonight?TV: KSBI/KWTV OKC and NBA TVHow to watch online: Thunder+ (Watch online here) and Fubo (free trial)Jalen Williams injury update: OKC Thunder star undergoes successful leg surgeryMore: OKC Thunder searching for answers, not sympathy, amid wave of injuriesThunder vs Rockets predictions, picksJustin Martinez: Houston 118, OKC 94OKC will be without three starters in Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. And even Alex Caruso, its biggest spark plug off the bench, remains out. That leaves it extremely short-handed entering a game against Houston, which is 5-1 to start this season. I'm going with the Rockets in this one.More: OKC Thunder signing Ochai Agbaji to final roster spot after injuries to key playersThunder vs Rockets betting oddsOdds via BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 30Odds: N/AOver/under: N/AMoneyline: N/AMore: OKC Thunder signs Micah Peavy to two-way contractMore: Jalen Williams is injured again, but OKC Thunder teammates know he'll 'fight back'Thunder vs Rockets injury updatesThunder: Alex Caruso (right ankle sprain) is out. Chet Holmgren (right knee patellar tendinitis) is out. Thomas Sorber (right knee surgery) is out. Nikola Topić (low back surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (left shoulder labral tear) is out. Jalen Williams (left ankle surgery) is out.Rockets: Not yet submitted.More: Don't forget about Cason Wallace. OKC Thunder shows support following shoulder injuryProjected OKC Thunder startersShai Gilgeous-AlexanderJared McCainAjay MitchellKenrich WilliamsIsaiah HartensteinMore: Lu Dort reflects on OKC Thunder legacy as 'new chapter' with Atlanta Hawks beginsMore: From saving basketball to title speech, Aaron Wiggins reflects on Thunder tenure, futureProjected Houston Rockets startersReed SheppardAmen ThompsonKevin DurantJabari Smith Jr.Alperen SengunMore: OKC Thunder needs Kenrich Williams more than ever before, and he's 'ready' to deliverJustin Martinez covers the Thunder and NBA for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Justin? He can be reached at jmartinez@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @Justintohoops. Sign up for the Thunder Sports Minute newsletter to access more NBA coverage. Support Justin's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.ok.This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Thunder vs Rockets live updates: SGA, OKC visit Kevin Durant, HoustonOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.