re: OKC Thunder 2026/27 Season / Game 3 Sun @ 6:00 / 2-0

SGA put Wimpy on skates lol

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People forget, we almost made finals without JDub and Mitchell. It makes such a huge difference


I’m amazed at the “casuals” who don’t realize how big of an impact having a healthy J-Dub and Ajay is for them against the Spurs.

They both looked a tad rusty but just them being on the floor completely changes the defensive strategy against the Spurs.

Just on these two possessions alone, having J-Dub or Ajay playing one pass away forces the defense to make a choice.

If they actually commit to doubling SGA at the elbow like the did in the playoffs, you force the ball to the strong side where now have an immediate 3v2 consisting of J-Dub/McCain/Mitchell.

The gravity of those two makes it so much easier on SGA.

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They were two starters, out for the series. Someone else was hurt in that series - can't remember who, but that hurt us as well.

Thu injury report

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Tuesday’s 76ers-Knicks and Thunder-Spurs doubleheader was the NBA’s most-watched opening night ever, averaging 6.41 million viewers on NBC/Peacock.

The 76ers’ victory over the Knicks was the league’s most-watched primetime opening night game ever, averaging 7.71 million viewers and peaking at 9.1 million viewers at 9:45 p.m. ET.

American Express NBA Tip-Off – which also featured an afternoon matchup between the Celtics and Pistons – generated more than 700 million views across social media, an opening night record.

SGA subbed himself out late so his scoring streak of 20 ends. All about the team.

Final: Thunder 96, Nuggets 84

Jalen Williams: 21 points and 5 rebounds
Chet Holmgren: 12 points and 17 rebounds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17 points and 3 assists

SGA's historic streak of 20-point performances ends at 141 regular-season games, but OKC gets the win and is now 2-0.

Hellofa win. Beat SAS and Nugs by double digits to start season is a great indicator this team could be a great one. SGA subbing out with 2 min left and only at 17 tells you their focus us winning. Mara has been such a great draft pick. JDub finally looks healthy. Chet looks motivated. Ajay is back. Wallace is an upgrade over Dort. And we still haven’t seen much of Stirz who likely sees time going forward and could be another draft steal.

Only 2 games in but both teams were motivated to beat us and both are contenders. Thats a good sign to win on road at SAS and home vs Nuggs. Long season ahead but you have to like what you see. Held Spurs to 104 and Nuggs to 84. Wow

Yup SGA is so good and like last night he plays team ball. Most stars woulda taken mega shots to keep streak going but he involved his teammates all game first. They doubled him every chance they got.

In a way I’m glad its over because it became a bit of focus for fans and press. Might be better to have that out of the way.

Lol. And I didn’t see defender touch him but have not found good footage of the contact timeframe

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So I thought that was a nice way to ease the tension. Honestly, I was happy we got a timeout too because I was dizzy. I’ll probably never do that again.”