We aren’t even a full week into the NBA season, and former Kentucky players are already dominating the league. In fact, the very first game of the season featured last year’s MVP, Finals MVP, and point champion, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on full display, and the former Coal Lodge resident did not disappoint. Tyrese Maxey also planted himself as the face of the 76ers franchise, while Jamal Murray was out there doing Jamal Murray things, taking advantage of a new rule tweak this year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder played in one overtime game all of last season, but they have played two double-overtime games in their first two games this season.