Thunder 125 Rockets 124…The defending champs started the season the hard way as Oklahoma city won a thriller over the Rockets.Houston had the Thunder on the ropes but clutch shooting from OKC point guard Shai Gilgeous Alexander helped the home team prevail.Oklahoma City was rocking on Tuesday like they never missed a beat.Shai Gilgeous Alexander led OKC in scoring with 39.Alexander also led in assists for the Thunder who resumed their winning ways.Chet Holmgren led the Thunder in boards doing lunch pail work in the paint.