After storming back from a big deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter, OKC lets the Wiz go on a 14-0 run. Bummer for all the fans in attendance, but again, the Thunder played fun, competitive basketball and were in it all game. And stay in the mix for a top draft pick, if you’re into that kind of thing. The common takeaway from the Jazz game and this Wizards game is the most important one of all for the Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks like a potential star. Second most important? The opening night crowd reactions:
- The Thunder intro hype video and player introductions by local rap artist (and my longtime buddy) Jabee were a big hit.