Rockets, Thunder Clash in Opening-Night Showdown: The Lore of the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder Season Opener
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is back in action, with opening day set for Oct. 21. The reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC), will receive their championship rings before tipoff. One special person will be in the audience, former OKC star Kevin Durant, on his new team, the Houston Rockets.