The Oklahoma City Thunder have opened the 2025-26 NBA season with a wild 125-124 win in double overtime over the Houston Rockets.

Thunder fans had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday. The team unveiled a championship banner and won against ex-star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in double overtime at the Paycom Center in the NBA season opener on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Jimmy "Buckets" went to work for the Golden State Warriors on opening night with a 31-point performance against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler powered the Golden State Warriors to a 119–109 opening night win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, combining for 54 points in a statement victory on the road.

Wait, it gets worse. Statistically, Washington’s three most effective players last season were Jonas Valančiūnas, who now plays for the Nuggets; Jordan Poole, who now plays for the Pelicans; and Malcolm Brogdon, who now plays for the Knicks.

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