A Smooth Start

As time passed, it reached six o'clock in the evening.

The game between the Oklahoma Thunder and the Denver Nuggets officially tipped off.

The Nuggets' starters were Murray, Pope, Porter, Gordon, and Jokic.

The Thunder's starters were Westbrook, Chen Xi, Green, Davis, and Little Jordan.

The Nuggets had kept the championship-winning starting lineup they'd relied on the previous season.

Meanwhile, after playing short-handed for two or three games, the Thunder had finally returned to full strength.

The jump ball at center court was decided quickly after the referee's whistle.

This time, Little Jordan successfully won possession.

The Thunder would start on offense.

Westbrook dribbled leisurely over the half-court line. Once he reached the frontcourt, he raised a hand and signaled to his teammates.

The Thunder then began running their set.

Davis quickly stepped up to screen for Westbrook, then turned and curled toward the basket before setting an off-ball screen for Green.

On the other side, Westbrook used the screen to drive quickly inside the three-point line. When he noticed the opposing big men collapsing toward him, he immediately kicked the ball out.

Chen Xi came around from the wing to the top of the key. After receiving Westbrook's pass, his offensive threat drew the defensive attention of two Nuggets players, and he quickly transferred the ball to Jerebko.

Jeff Green caught the ball near the sideline, just in front of the three-point line, and let fly.

Swish~~

The crisp sound of the ball through the net rang out.

Jeff Green calmly knocked down the first open shot of the game.

The Thunder struck first with a three!

The entire set had been executed beautifully.

The Thunder showed impressive discipline from the very start of tonight's game.

On the sideline, Mike Malone couldn't help stroking his graying beard.

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