The historic premiere of OKC that doesn't seem to end

The Oklahoma City Thunder have launched their NBA title defense and seem ready to repeat their feat. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, last season's MVP, is in exceptional form and has just set a historic record: he has reached his 93rd consecutive game with at least 20 points, the second-best streak in the league, surpassed only by Wilt Chamberlain's 126 consecutive nights.

The team has already secured 12 straight wins and, after starting with an 8-0 record, has only suffered one loss, on November 5, against the Portland Trail Blazers by 121-119. With a 20-1 record, OKC enters very rare territory: only three other teams had achieved 20 wins in their first 21 games—the 2015-16 Warriors (21-0), the 1993-94 Rockets (20-1), and the 1969-70 Knicks (20-1). Among them, only the Warriors did not crown the season with a championship, despite setting the historical regular-season record of 73 wins.

Gilgeous-Alexander is silencing his MVP doubters, maintaining a high production: averaging 32.5 points with absolute leadership in total points (683), field goals attempted (225), free throws made (189), and free throws attempted (213). This is coupled with the recent return of one of his key supports, Jalen Williams, who returned from injury on Friday to debut this season in the 112-119 victory over Phoenix.

OKC's Overwhelming Domination

Currently, OKC dominates the league with authority and holds the best record in the NBA. Their defense is the most efficient (101.7) and they are the team that allows the fewest points (106.7 per game). In offense, they also rank among the best, sitting third in scoring (122.2) and fourth in offensive efficiency (117.4).

The team's start has been impressive and could lead to new collective and individual milestones during the season. Their next test on the road to another title will come on Tuesday when they visit the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

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