Chet Holmgren and the OKC Thunder will host Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at 2:30 p.m. CST Saturday. OKC (40-12) fell short in a 116-106 road loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Houston (31-19) also fell short in a 109-99 home loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.

Chet Holmgren had 18 points, 9 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-91 win over the Houston Rockets Thursday night.

The Memphis Grizzlies led for a large part of the game before the Houston Rockets went on a big run early in the fourth quarter to take control.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are dealing with significant roster challenges, missing not only superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander but also All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams and crucial bench player Ajay Mitchell.

Siakam delivered a powerful fastbreak finish and led Indiana in scoring, but the Pacers couldn’t overcome Houston’s second-quarter surge in a 118–114 home loss.

Christmas was not kind to the Los Angeles Lakers, who dropped their third game in a row after the Houston Rockets scored 119-96 road victory. Third-year pro Amen Thompson led the way for Houston with 26 points. Kevin Durant was right behind him with 25.

Tari Eason has been a vital part of the Rockets' lineup, especially over the past few games. In his last five outings, he has showcased his skills, averaging 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game in approximately 28.

What to Know Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston with Celtics Pregame Live. Celtics (32-18) and Rockets (31-17) both seeking their fourth straight win. Houston won first matchup of the season 128-101 on Nov.