Oklahoma City Thunder crush Los Angeles Lakers as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powers past expectations. Are the Thunder the true juggernaut of the NBA season? Wes Goldberg and Tony East spotlight the Thunder’s elite defense, breakout performances from Chet Holmgren and Casen Wallace, and their unmatched depth—even without key starters like Jalen Williams. The rise of OKC’s net rating and Sha Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber nights set the stage for a Western Conference shakeup.

Steph Curry erupts for 46 points to edge out the Spurs, while Nikola Jokic dazzles with a 55-point masterpiece against the Clippers. Discussion turns to the Knicks’ setback with Jalen Brunson’s injury and Orlando Magic’s statement win at MSG. Other highlights include rookie standouts like Reed Sheppard for the Rockets, Portland’s Derrick Queen, and shifts in team identities across the league. Is Steph still the Warriors’ single hope? Can Jokic keep dominating? Get expert reactions and all the NBA drama from game night.

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