OAKLAND, Calif. — After the pregame introductions and usual pyrotechnics, but before the game’s opening tip, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took a microphone to center court. He thanked fans at Oracle Arena for their support and wished them a happy holiday season.
“Let’s make history tonight,” he said. “Happy Thanksgiving!”
About a minute later, Green drained the game’s first shot, a 3-pointer, against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Warriors never trailed and the Lakers never threatened. With a 111-77 rout, Golden State set an N.B.A. record for the best start to a season, winning its first 16 games.