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Kevin Durant was everything the Houston Rockets wanted throughout most of his debut while taking on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Alperen Sengun was brilliant with 39 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and five 3-pointers, but Houston had too many mistakes in a close loss at OKC.
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 NBA season-opening game tips off with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets Tuesday. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.
The jeers followed him throughout a grueling double-overtime battle, where the Thunder edged the Rockets 125-124 in a dramatic season-opener. Durant struggled, especially against Lu Dort’s relentless defense, finishing with 23 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in 47 minutes.