Thunder at Rockets 12/25/18 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The past two MVPs will clash on Christmas Day when the Oklahoma City Thunder invade Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets.

The Thunder are ten games above .500 overall and just a game behind Denver for the top spot in the Western Conference. On Sunday, Oklahoma City was outscored by 16 points during the third quarter of a 114-112 home loss versus Minnesota. The Thunder shot 48 percent from the field in defeat.

Reigning MVP James Harden poured in a game high 39 points and dished out 11 assists. Clint Capela contributed 21 points and 23 rebounds for the Rockets.