Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder began their NBA title defense by winning their first game of the season against the Houston Rockets, 125-124, after double overtime. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored crucial points in the final seconds to secure the victory. Oklahoma City previously won last season’s championship, marking their first title since relocating from Seattle.
Key Facts
- The Oklahoma City Thunder won their opening game of the NBA season against the Houston Rockets 125-124.
- The game went into double overtime, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored the deciding points.
- Gilgeous-Alexander scored a total of 35 points and secured the final points from the free-throw line with 2.3 seconds left.
- Houston's Alperun Sengun scored 39 points and achieved a career-high with five three-pointers.
- Chet Holmgren contributed significantly to the Thunder's win with 28 points.
- Before the game, the Thunder celebrated their previous season's championship win.
- They defeated the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA Finals last season, marking their first title since 2008.
- Upcoming games: The Thunder will face the Pacers, and the Rockets play against the Detroit Pistons.
