ESPN randomly simulates the opening game of the new season: Thunder beat Rockets at home, Warriors beat Lakers away

Basketball 8:54pm, 14 October 2025 155

Today, ESPN conducted a random simulation of the new NBA season. In the two opening games, the Thunder will defeat the Rockets at home and the Warriors will defeat the Lakers away from home.

The details are as follows:

The Thunder defeated the Rockets at home

After receiving the championship ring and raising the first championship flag in team history at Paycom Arena, the Thunder used an impressive game to show the outside world why they are optimistic about defending the title in the new season. Durant scored 27 points in his Rockets debut against his old team, the Thunder, but Alexander and Jaylen Williams both scored over 20 points, and Holmgren would contribute five blocks.

The Warriors defeated the Lakers away from home

Then, the Warriors defeated the Lakers in Doncic's home debut of the season, winning 107-99. After the game, Dream Green said excitedly that the Thunder should not be considered the favorites to win the championship, but the Warriors.

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