In tonight's Game 1 of the OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets NBA playoff series, the Rockets blew out the Thunder in a 123-108 victory. James Harden led the way with 37 points and 11 rebounds.The Rockets will be very pleased with Eric Gordon's 21-point performance. Jeff Green had a wonderful night against his former team, leading the bench scoring with 22 points on 8-12 scoring from the field. The Rockets attempted a whopping 52 three-pointers and made 20 of them en route tonight's win.The OKC Thunder struggled on both ends of the floor and were unable to keep up with the Rockets' offense. Danilo Gallinari put up a valiant effort with his 29 points but had no support for most of the game. Chris Paul ended up with a 20-point, 11-rebounds double-double.Houston Rockets dominate the first halfChris Paul struggled in tonight's game | OKC Thunder v Houston RocketsThe OKC Thunder and the Houston Rockets began the game neck-and-neck in the first quarter before the Rockets began to pull ahead to lead by the end of the first quarter at 28-20.Thought it was a cool tribute to Westbrook's history with OKC for the Thunder players to stand around on offense all 1st quarter.— DEBORAH BEANS (@Albabycakes) August 18, 2020This sounds insane, but the Thunder are missing Lu Dort more than the Rockets are missing Russell Westbrook.— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) August 18, 2020The Houston Rockets took off to a 9-0 start in the second quarter to extend their lead. The OKC Thunder continued to fall behind as the Rockets caught fire from beyond the arc. Chris Paul and Steven Adams struggled to make their shots.Chris Paul tonight: pic.twitter.com/3zoUQfq263— Ayo? ◉⃤ (@washedjean) August 18, 2020"Houston is in trouble. Execute Order 66 on Steven Adams.” pic.twitter.com/ebwoEaNAZC— x - TC⚡️ (@ThunderCounty) August 18, 2020James Harden was constantly fouled throughout the half with some calls not going his way. Rockets Twitter fans made their displeasure very clear.Nice to see you’re still allowed to assault James Harden when he takes a jumpshot with zero consequences— LebronJamesHarden™ (@LBJamesHarden) August 18, 2020They used to call Roberson a Harden-stopper 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂— LebronJamesHarden™ (@LBJamesHarden) August 18, 2020The Rockets led by as much as 21 points with a scoreline of 58-37 before the Thunder went on a 9-0 run themselves. The Rockets ended up leading at the end of the half with a 16-point lead at 68-52.Harden really is a cheat code. 55-35 Rockets.— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) August 18, 2020James Harden ended the first half with 15 points while Eric Gordon has 16. For the OKC Thunder, Danilo Gallinari led the way with 18 points in the first half.Also Read: "He is one of the most underrated players in our game" LeBron James heaps praises on Damian Lillard ahead of their NBA Playoffs clashThe Rockets kept making three-pointers as the Thunder's struggles continuedChris Paul trying to guard James Harden | OKC Thunder v Houston RocketsThe Houston Rockets kept up the brilliant three-point scoring in the third quarter as they kept the lead high. The OKC Thunder were unable to make many of their shots from beyond the arc and were struggling in the interior against the Rockets' gritty defense.NBA Fans: The Rockets will struggle against the Thunder without Westbrook.James Harden: pic.twitter.com/zb6ju86Wcx— Depressed Cowboys Fan (@LBJsHairline10) August 19, 2020ACTIVE SHOOTER IN THE BUILDING CHILL OUT @JHARDEN13— LebronJamesHarden™ (@LBJamesHarden) August 19, 2020The Rockets led by as much as 23 points at 98-75 in the third quarter. Jeff Green led the Houston Rockets bench and had 18 points at the end of the third quarter.Have we stumbled upon the Jeff Green game— AFunkyDiabetic (@FunkyDiabetic1) August 18, 2020Eric Gordon gotta quarantine after shooting this one from outside the bubble pic.twitter.com/DJSDUWOdbG— Taylor Pate (@taylorlpate) August 19, 2020The Rockets kept up their great scoring run and ended the third quarter with a 21-point lead at 104-83.Rockets close out Game 1 of the OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets seriesBoth teams got off to a slow start in the fourth quarter. The OKC Thunder began to creep back into the game but the Rockets continued to make easy three-pointers.Chris Paul when there's no slow center to cook on the opponent: pic.twitter.com/pCdspRP139— p (@pg13sav) August 19, 2020James Harden to anyone guarding himpic.twitter.com/zOJpIR8vte— The Ringer (@ringer) August 19, 2020While the OKC Thunder attempted several comebacks, they were simply unable to slow down the Houston Rockets' offense. OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets finished 123-108 in favour of the RocketsNo Russ, no problem 🚀Harden and the Rockets take Game 1. pic.twitter.com/o8NdroXrkn— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 19, 2020Steven Adams corner fade away three is the greatest basketball shot I’ve ever seen in my life pic.twitter.com/vp3MqR36L5— Sean Yoo 🚀 (@SeanYoo) August 19, 2020Harden looking at CP3 in the cafeteria tomorrow pic.twitter.com/pVUvgS4zEs— H-TINE ROCKETS (@HTINEROCKETS) August 19, 2020Also Read: NBA News Update: Boston Celtics' star Gordon Hayward ruled out for four weeks, Jazz's Mike Conley makes a much-needed return