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Game one and night one of the NBA season was ones for the ages. The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Houston Rockets on their ring night and came away with an epic double overtime win over their conference rivals. More news: Lakers Insider Provides Concerning LeBron James Update The Thunder came out on top, 125-124, thanks to a strong performance by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The game saw two of the best teams in the league go head-to-head in what could be a preview of the Western Conference Finals. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 21: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball around Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images) The game itself was epic, but it didn’t come without controversy. The NBA revealed in their L2M report that the referees missed when Rockets forward Kevin Durant had called for a timeout at the end of the first overtime period on Tuesday night. The NBA announced that the call was deemed incorrect and that a technical foul should have been assessed. “After securing the rebound, Durant (HOU) signals for a timeout but it is not seen by the officials. If recognized, a technical foul would have been assessed to HOU for an excessive timeout,” the report read. Here is a look at the no-call from Durant. Kevin Durant called for a timeout, but Houston had none, and the refs didn’t see it. WOW — DOUBLE OVERTIME. pic.twitter.com/Acb4p0kzFl— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 22, 2025 The timeout was not called which led to a second overtime. The Rockets had no timeouts left in the first overtime. Durant finished the game with 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting from the field, nine rebounds and three assists. More news: Warriors TV Network Trolls Lakers’ LeBron James in Opening Night Win The NBA also announced another incorrect call, coming late in the fourth quarter with 1:15 left in the contest by Gilgeous-Alexander on which a foul should have been called on him. “The only other incorrect call made in the Rockets-Thunder game came with 1:15 left in the 4Q when Amen Thompson took a jumper over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that didn’t hit the rim,” NBA insider Brett Siegel wrote. “Upon review, SGA should’ve been called for a foul. No harm, as the Thunder missed their next shot.” The only other incorrect call made in the Rockets-Thunder game came with 1:15 left in the 4Q when Amen Thompson took a jumper over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that didn't hit the rim. Upon review, SGA should've been called for a foul. No harm, as the Thunder missed their next shot. https://t.co/Qwahbnbs9U— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) October 22, 2025 Although it was only the first game of the season, these types of games and outcomes could be the difference between a No. 1 seed and a No. 2 seed, especially in the loaded Western Conference. The Rockets and Thunder have high expectations this season. The Rockets are looking for their first title in 30 years, while Oklahoma City is looking to become the first repeat champion since the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors. For all the latest NBA news and rumors, head over to Newsweek Sports.
