Overview
- Oklahoma City outlasted Indiana 141-135 in double overtime as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 55 points, marking the Thunder’s second straight double-OT victory to open the season.
- Golden State edged Denver 137-131 in overtime behind Stephen Curry’s 42 points, while Aaron Gordon scored 50 for the Nuggets in a losing effort as the Warriors moved to 2-0.
- On ring night, the Thunder beat Houston 125-124 in double overtime with Gilgeous-Alexander hitting decisive free throws; Kevin Durant had 23 in his Rockets debut and Chet Holmgren added 28.
- The Lakers fell 119-109 to the Warriors despite Luka Dončić’s 43 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, with LeBron James sidelined by right-sided sciatic irritation and expected back around mid-November.
- Opening week has featured an unusual run of overtime games and high-scoring performances across the league, while Spanish outlets reported a developing FBI betting investigation with uncorroborated suspension claims.