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Rockets vs Thunder: 3 Rockets Who Stood Out On Halloween
The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Halloween. For Houston, the game was the second of a back-to-back, having lost their first NBA Cup game the night before. The team bounced back with aplomb and continued to show they may have been underestimated for much of this offseason. Three Rockets players in …
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