Following a franchise-altering summer, the Oklahoma City Thunder reclamation project began with a high scoring but forgettable performance. The Thunder were stunned 142-137 in overtime by underdog Real Madrid.
Sergio Llull was the contest’s improbable hero, forcing overtime at the buzzer with a fortuitously corralled offensive rebound and subsequent game-tying three pointer. In total, Llull (22) and teammate Jaycee Carroll (24) led seven Real Madrid players in double figures.
A shell-shocked Oklahoma City squad was paced by Victor Oladipo (34 points) and Enes Kanter (29 points). All-NBA guard Russell Westbrook added 18 points in 24 minutes of action.