James Harden is gone. Mike D'Antoni isn't the coach. The Rockets have a new identity these days. Their offense is a work-in-progress and their coach, Stephen Silas, stresses defense first. Quite a difference from who they used to be. 
Houston hasn't reached 108 points in four of its last six games. However, the Rockets' defense has stepped way up giving up an average of 102.2 points in their last five games. That would rank No. 1 in the NBA if computed for the entire season. 
Oklahoma City also is dealing with a new identity. The Thunder have scored 106 or fewer points in four of their last six games. 
So why do we have a total this large? The oddsmaker didn't miss the Thunder's last game. That was a 147-125 home loss to the Nets this past Friday. The Nets, though, lead the NBA in scoring at 122 points a game while ranking 27th defensively. Aside from being Harden's last team, the Nets have nothing in common with the Rockets. 
The Rockets should be able to clamp down on the Thunder, who have been missing injured veteran point guard George Hill. Oklahoma City ranks 25th in scoring. 
The Thunder should have great motivation to clamp down on the Rockets following their worst defensive game of the season. They've had three days to rest and prepare.