The team also featured James Harden, who is currently leading the NBA in scoring at 37.9 points per game. The 2017-18 NBA MVP now teams up with Westbrook in the Rockets backcourt, which has led Houston a record of 25-11.`
The Thunder have been impressive despite losing Westbrook. They were able to acquire nine-time All-Star Chris Paul in their trade for Westbrook.
Paul has guided the Thunder to a 21-16 record and a seventh-place ranking in the Western Conference. The Thunder has won six of it’s past seven games.
The Thunder ultimately beat the Rockets with the final score being 113-92 in a night of underdog upsets around the league.