The collapse began swiftly, but with a Rockets lead so large, they did not seem to notice.
As the Thunder made layups, James Harden missed 3s. As the lead shrank, the Thunder grew stronger.
Finally, after seeming to have corrected so many of the issues that had them fading, the Rockets fell apart, the Thunder rallying from a 17-point deficit to send the Rockets to a fourth-consecutive loss and fifth in six games, 112-107, with a defeat as stunning as it would be demoralizing.
The Thunder comeback began with layups. They began the fourth quarter attacking the rim, and took the Rockets apart.