The NBA is absolutely wild! In the season opener, the Thunder edged out the Rockets in double overtime, while the Warriors defeated the Lakers to start strong!

On October 22nd Beijing time, the NBA season began today, featuring two recent games that delivered exciting moments. The Thunder's double overtime 125-124 victory over the Rockets was especially thrilling. At the same time, the Warriors maintained their advantage and easily beat the LeBron-less Lakers 119-109, achieving a solid season opener!

Rockets vs. Thunder. This was the season opener, with the Rockets having significantly upgraded their roster and made major changes, bringing in superstar Durant ready to make a big impact. The Thunder, being Durant’s former team, added extra hype to the matchup. From the tip-off, both teams clashed fiercely, battling for every point with neither side giving an inch. The Rockets pulled ahead by three points late in the first half. In the second quarter, the Rockets kept pressing and extended the lead to double digits at one point. However, the Thunder fought back hard to close the gap, trailing by 6 at halftime. After the break, the Rockets’ offensive efficiency dropped while the Thunder caught fire from beyond the arc, leveling the score and leading to a back-and-forth duel. Alexander helped tie the game, sending it into overtime. The Thunder took the early advantage in OT, but the Rockets fought back hard, with Sengun pushing the game into a second overtime. The second OT was fiercely contested, and in the final moments, Alexander’s clutch free throws sealed the game, leading the Thunder to a hard-fought opening win over the Rockets!

Warriors vs. Lakers. The Lakers hosted the game but were without LeBron James, which weakened their strength. The Lakers’ defense was porous, their interior defense practically nonexistent, repeatedly getting broken down by the Warriors. Their three-point shooting was also poor. Despite Doncic’s heroic effort and diligent defense, it was a case of two fists against four hands—scoring 43 points but unable to carry the team to victory. Honestly, the Lakers’ loss was painful to watch and somewhat embarrassing!

Since today marked the first day of the new season, only a few games were scheduled. Tomorrow, the second day of competition, will see a significant increase in matches, with many fans expected to show up. We look forward to exciting contests ahead—let’s stay tuned!

Written by/Ti Tan Novel

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