The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their remarkable run in the 2025 NBA season, securing their 14th consecutive victory with a dominant 132-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Meanwhile, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 31,000 career points, becoming just the eighth player in NBA history to do so.
Thunder Dominate Mavericks
NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, while Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren contributed 15 points each. Oklahoma City’s performance marks their best start to a season since the Golden State Warriors’ 24-0 run in 2015-16.
The Thunder built a commanding lead of 30 points through three quarters, allowing them to rest starters in the fourth. Dallas’ three-game winning streak ended abruptly, with bench player Jaden Hardy scoring 23 points in a losing effort. Star center Anthony Davis played only four minutes in the final frame due to a left knee injury, scoring two points.
Celtics and Nuggets Shine
The Boston Celtics cruised past a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers, 126-105, with Jaylen Brown leading all scorers with 30 points. The matchup was impacted by the absence of LeBron James (sciatica) and Luka Doncic (personal reasons).
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets staged a stunning second-half rally to edge the Atlanta Hawks 134-133. Nikola Jokic scored 30 of his 40 points after halftime, while Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double by halftime and finished with 21 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists. Jamal Murray scored 23 points and blocked a crucial shot in the final seconds, securing Denver’s ninth straight road win.
In Orlando, Franz Wagner scored 32 points and Jalen Suggs added 22 as the Magic narrowly defeated the Miami Heat 106-105. Miami’s Norman Powell missed a potential game-winning fadeaway, while Bam Adebayo failed a three-pointer as time expired.
Kevin Durant Reaches Historic Milestone
The Houston Rockets defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-98, with Kevin Durant scoring 28 points and surpassing 31,000 career points. Durant achieved the milestone with a mid-first-quarter jump shot against his former team, marking a career highlight in his first game since a blockbuster July trade.
Durant, a former NBA MVP and two-time champion, reflected on his achievement:
“I’m just grateful to be in this position to live out my dreams every single day. So many people have invested in my life, and I just want to keep it going.”
Rockets teammate Amen Thompson added a season-high 31 points, contributing to Houston’s fifth win in six games.
Knicks Start Strong
At Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks dominated the Utah Jazz in a 146-112 victory, opening with a 23-0 scoring run and maintaining control throughout the game.
Season Outlook
With Oklahoma City off to an extraordinary start and Kevin Durant continuing to climb the all-time scoring list, the 2025 NBA season is shaping up to be historic. Teams like the Celtics, Nuggets, and Rockets are showcasing the depth and talent across the league, providing fans with thrilling performances week after week.
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