Start of the NBA season, Oklahoma City Thunder championship rings, a thrilling double overtime game. Houston Rockets vs. Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the MVP, and Kevin Durant is traded. The Golden State Warriors play the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Dončić makes his Lakers debut while LeBron James is hurt.
The 2025 NBA season started off with a bang. The Oklahoma City Thunder, who had just won their first title since moving from Seattle, held a ceremony at the Paycom Center. They celebrated their championship rings and raised a banner. The Thunder beat the Houston Rockets 125–124 in a thrilling double-overtime game. This set the stage for an exciting season to come.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA MVP from last season, led the Thunder to victory. He made important free throws at the end of the game. The Rockets, who got Kevin Durant in a big trade with the Phoenix Suns to make their team better, fought hard. However, they lost when Durant fouled out in the last few seconds. Durant scored 23 points, but Alperen Şengün was the star of the game for Houston with 39 points.
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119–109 in California. The Lakers were missing their star player, LeBron James, due to a sciatica injury. This injury would keep him out until November. Luka Dončić, who the Lakers got in the middle of last season, scored an impressive 43 points to lead his team. However, it wasn’t enough against the Warriors’ balanced attack. This attack was led by Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry.
The night was full of fierce competition, smart moves made during the offseason, and up-and-coming stars. These stars are ready to make their mark. This means that NBA fans are in for an exciting season. The fight for the title is sure to get fans excited all over the league, as everyone wants to win the championship.
