Silver: More regulation still needed for betting

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said more regulation is needed to reduce opportunities for game manipulation related to gambling and to combat bad fan behavior in arenas, which may stem from losing wagers.

Durant pins 2OT loss on himself in Rockets debut

In his debut with Houston on Tuesday, Kevin Durant blamed himself for the Rockets’ 125-124, double-overtime loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, telling reporters that he made “two plays” that were “the reason we lost.” Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Durant pins 2OT loss on himself in Rockets debut

SGA's winning FTs put bow on 35-point ring night

On a night the Thunder received their championship rings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished in style by hitting two free throws to lift OKC to a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} SGA's winning FTs put bow on 35-point ring night

Durant blames himself after Rockets’ 2OT loss

In his debut with Houston on Tuesday, Kevin Durant blamed himself for the Rockets’ 125-124, double-overtime loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, telling reporters that he made “two plays” that were “the reason we lost.”