The Rockets (25-7) suffer their third consecutive loss at the hands of the big OK3 led Thunder (19-15). For the Rockets, this is their first three-game losing streak all season long. OKC looked like a true contender and was able to hang on for the victory on Christmas Day.
Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony all scored north of 20 points and got some tremendous effort all around. Meanwhile, the Rockets were without Chris Paul and Luc Mbah a Moute and injuries are beginning to show how much depth matters to Houston.