OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets: Game 7 details

The series winner between the OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets will be determined tonight. Here’s everything you need to know.

We’ve reached the final game of the first-round both for the OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets as well as the league. The Lakers await the winner to determine who they will face in round two.

It’s been a rollercoaster for the Thunder the past few games with an overtime victory, a brutal loss and a typical come from behind clutch time win.

It’s exciting times here in Thunder Nation with the potential to make the second round for the first time since Kevin Durant excited.

Regardless of the outcome, the experience youngsters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, and Luguentz Dort are gaining is invaluable for the future.

Here’s everything you need to know to catch the big game.

Everything you need to know about OKC Thunder – Rockets Game 6

Odds predictions:

For the seventh game in a row, the oddsmakers are favoring the Rockets with precisely the same spread as the last game being a 5.5 point spread.

The over/under drops down to 217 as it’s common in close out games for teams to feel the stress and understandably their shots don’t fall with the same efficiency. Given the Rockets shoot so much from the perimeter the under might be the safer bet.

As for best money lines, the best Thunder money line is plus 185  while the best line for the Rockets is minus 215.

Injuries:

OKC Thunder:

Deonte Burton has been suffering from a stomach ailment and is listed as questionable for Monday.

Isaiah Roby remains out for the season and no new injuries were added to the list.

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Houston Rockets:

Luc Mbah a Moute remains out with a left knee effusion and won’t play Monday but no new additions were made to the injury list.

Thabo Sefolosha and David Nwaba are out for the season.

Game specifics:

The series will end tonight with the winner moving on to face the LA Clippers.

The Venue: Walt Disney World Resort. The AdventHealth Arena.

Tipoff: 9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT

National TV: ESPN | NBA League Pass

Local TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC

In preparation for the game check out the player grades and takeaways from Game 6 that forced this final game in the series.

Check back after the game for Thunderous Intentions player grades from Game 7 and the three takeaways will follow in the morning.