The Oklahoma City Thunder showcased their strength with a decisive 126-107 victory over the Houston Rockets, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, who both scored 29 points each. This win follows their first loss of the season against Denver and sets them up for an anticipated game against the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers face a challenging encounter with the Philadelphia 76ers amid an injury report that lists six players, including Anthony Davis, whose status is uncertain due to plantar fasciitis. Despite recently struggling against the 76ers, the Lakers aim to extend their three-game home winning streak. Concurrently, the Detroit Pistons are preparing to face the Rockets with three players on their injury report, while the Louisville Cardinals in college basketball are set to face No. 12 Tennessee, a match regarded as a significant test for new head coach Pat Kelsey.