Overview
- The defending champions routed Sacramento 132-101 to open group play and maintain the NBA’s best record at 9-1.
- Isaiah Hartenstein delivered a career-high 33 points with 19 rebounds on 14-of-17 shooting, adding three blocks.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander logged his ninth 30-point game of the season, scoring 12-of-20 from the field.
- Rookie Ajay Mitchell posted 18 points and a career-best 10 assists as Oklahoma City continued to cover injury absences.
- The Thunder put six players in double figures and shot 53.8 percent, reinforcing their depth with Chet Holmgren still working back from a back issue.