Little Woodrow's locations across the Houston area will host watch parties Sunday. The bar is also holding a giveaway for five signed Texans jerseys, including jerseys signed by C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins and Tank Dell. To enter, fans must check in online as a Woody's Wingman member and be present at any location.

Against the spread: Texans 10-8; Patriots 12-5-1 Last meeting: Texans won 41-21 in Foxborough, Mass. on Oct. 10, 2024.

Even with those mistakes, Houston still cruised to a 24-point win, largely thanks to a dominant defensive performance.

Durant ended Thursday's 111-91 loss to Oklahoma City with 19 points (7-23 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes. Durant struggled to get in a groove offensively and only managed to lead the Rockets in scoring due to sheer volume.

Minnesota visits Houston in Western Conference action Friday.

The Thunder (34-7) finally got one over the San Antonio Spurs in a 119-98 win on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepped up to the challenge with 34 points and five assists. Jalen Williams helped with an efficient 20 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points, Chet Holmgren added 18 and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 111-91 on Thursday night.