The Thunder started slow and never recovered Tuesday night in a 123-108 Game 1 loss to the Rockets.
Here are five takeaways from the game:
Harden problem
The Thunder has a James Harden problem, especially without Luguentz Dort (right knee sprain) in the lineup.
Terrance Ferguson drew the start, but he played just four minutes in the first half. It took Harden all of 18 seconds to draw a foul against Ferguson.
Hamidou Diallo and Andre Roberson also got their chances. Diallo wasn’t a reliable option and Roberson still doesn’t look ready.