Blazers Stun Thunder, Ending Perfect Start!
The Portland Trail Blazers delivered a stunning blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending their flawless start to the NBA season. In a thrilling contest, the Blazers rallied from a 22-point deficit to secure a 121-119 victory, leaving the Thunder reeling and relinquishing their status as the league's last remaining unbeaten team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a valiant effort for Oklahoma City, leading all scorers with 35 points. His impressive performance also extended his streak of scoring 20 or more points to 81 consecutive games, solidifying his place in NBA history with the third-longest such streak.
Jerami Grant played a pivotal role for Portland, coming off the bench to contribute 20 crucial points. His efforts, combined with a determined team performance, proved to be the difference as the Blazers chipped away at the Thunder's lead and ultimately seized the win.
Elsewhere in the NBA, Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a narrow 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, outperforming Victor Wembanyama. The Brooklyn Nets finally secured their first win of the season, defeating the Indiana Pacers 112-103, while Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Miami Heat 122-112. The New York Knicks also enjoyed a dominant performance, scoring 83 points in the second half to secure a 137-114 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
This NBA season is already proving to be full of surprises and thrilling matchups, with teams battling fiercely for supremacy on the court.