The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 110-101, at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening.

The Rockets jumped out to a strong start and led by 10 points after one quarter. The hosts led by double digits through most of the second, but the Thunder finished the half strong to make it a five-point game at the break. The Rockets reclaimed momentum in the third and jumped back to a 13-point lead, but the Thunder brought it back to a six-point difference heading into the final quarter. The hosts did not lose focus and rallied to a 17-point advantage halfway through the fourth. The Thunder kept battling, but the Rockets held on to snap a three-game slide and move to 9-1 at home.

Dillon Brooks led the Rockets with 23 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 40 minutes. Aaron Holiday followed up with 22 points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Alperen Sengun totaled 21 points, six rebounds, seven assists, a steal and two blocks.

Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, three rebounds, six assists, six steals and a block, in 37 minutes. Jalen Williams followed up with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Aaron Wiggins added 11 points, off the bench.

The Thunder (13-7) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Warriors on Friday. The Rockets (9-9) clash with the Nuggets in Denver on Friday.