Oklahoma City suffered its first loss since Chet Holmgren was sidelined to injury, and his absence was taken advantage of in the team's two-point defeat.

In their first matchup of the season, they suffered a close 121-119 loss. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 36 points and Jalen Williams had an efficient 27 points. Lu Dort scored 18 points. The rest of the team struggled.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to be haunted by the Dallas Mavericks with a 121-119 loss. Despite a major character shift, this contest was eerily similar to last year's playoff series. To the point that it felt like a rewind episode.