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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – NOVEMBER 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks for an opening against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Paycom Center on November 12, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) Getty Images Despite entering the season with numerous injuries, including one to Jalen Williams, the Thunder’s second-best player, the team got out to an incredibly hot start as the attempt to repeat as champions got underway. Oklahoma City opened the season 8-0 before heading into Portland for the ninth game of the year against a much-improved Trail Blazers team. And early in that game, it looked like the Thunder was going to go 9-0 and keep the undefeated streak alive. OKC was up 22 points in the first half but allowed Portland to chip away at the lead, get back in it, and ultimately turn it into a close contest down the stretch. The Thunder had a chance to win it on the final possession but wasn’t able to get it done and fell to 8-1. Any time you’re the reigning champion, every game feels like it has additional pressure because of the target on your back and the fact that you’re getting every team’s best punch. And although the Thunder was still 8-1 at that point, still first in the Western Conference, and still holding the best record in the NBA, it did feel like a game in which the Thunder looked beatable. As good as this team is, it often doesn’t feel very beatable. This group has a mode and a…

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