The Oklahoma City Thunder began their journey into the 2018-2019 season as they went head-to-head against the defending back-to-back champions, the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder fought valiantly, however, the champs’ firepower proved to be too much. The Warriors took the victory 108-100 on a night where they also received their championship rings.
OKC was forced to enter this season without the services of Russell Westbrook and Andre Roberson due to respective knee injuries. Steven Adams got the late nod to play, despite nursing a back injury. The Thunder walked into Oracle Arena hobbled but prepared for battle.