Kevin Durant on relationship with OKC Thunder fans
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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.
It was a much-needed showing since Jalen Williams was sidelined by a wrist injury and Chet Holmgren fouled out. SGA finished with 35 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in a statement performance against a fellow Western Conference contender.
Kevin Durant attempted to call a timeout, but the refs didn’t notice it, and it could give OKC two free throws, as Houston had no call left.
Facing his former team while making his debut for the Rockets, Kevin Durant fell short at getting revenge on the Thunder as Houston lost to Oklahoma City 125-124 in a double overtime thriller to open the season.
Oklahoma City opened as +240 back in June at BetMGM and enters the season at that same price.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has put zero thought on Kevin Durant's Opening Night attendance
In his Rockets debut, Kevin Durant will be in the building when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives his championship ring and the banner gets revealed. Talk about extra salt to the wound, as Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed Durant for the greatest and best Thunder player in franchise history with an MVP and Larry O'Brienn trophy combo.
This list puts a spotlight on the Thunder players who have earned First Team selections throughout Oklahoma City’s combined 58 seasons.