OKLAHOMA CITY – MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder begin their title defense against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets today – Tuesday, Oct. 21 – at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.

How do I watch Thunder vs. Rockets for free?

This NBA season opener will broadcast live on NBC at 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV , which also offers $40 off your first month.

FuboTV has a free trial and up to $30 off your first month.

The most flexible option is Sling TV , which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.

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