Thunder start 2–0; Denver win ends Shai’s 20-point streak

Oklahoma City opened with wins over San Antonio (116–104) and Denver (96–84). Shai’s 141-game streak of scoring at least 20 ended after he sat when Denver pulled its starters; Jalen Williams scored 21 and Chet Holmgren had 17 rebounds and four blocks against Denver. OKC forced 22 turnovers, and the Thunder’s next game is against the Clippers on October 25.