Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down an incredible opening night in the NBA, starting with the OKC Thunder’s double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets. They discuss the Rockets’ ultra-tall lineup, Kevin Durant’s debut in Houston, and standout performances from Chet Holmgren, SGA, and Alperen Sengun, who went off from three. The guys also talk about Cason Wallace’s breakout skill, Ajay Mitchell’s surprising impact, and whether we’re witnessing the start of another basketball evolution. Later, they react to Jimmy Butler’s fit with the Warriors, LeBron’s body language, and DeAndre Ayton’s disappointing Lakers debut, before closing with their picks for the best NBA games of the night.

00:00 - Intro

04:21 - OKC Thunder outlast the Houston Rockets in double overtime

07:03 - Reactions to the Rocket’s ultra tall lineup

13:29 - Evaluating Kevin Durant’s first game as a Rocket

15:13 - OKC Thunder come out razor sharp in game 1

18:30 - Cason Wallace’s MOST impressive skill

20:46 - Is Ajay Mitchell too good to be a back-up?

23:20 - Chet Holmgren’s shootig stood out

29:02 - Evaluating SGA’s “refreshed” game

33:33 - Alperen Sengun has a MONSTER night including 5-8 from 3

36:48 - Reed Sheppard struggled in his first game

41:46 - Warriors outlast a MONSTER night from Luka

46:30 - DeAndre Ayton was unimpressive in his first game as a Laker

48:50 - Are we in the middle of another basketball evalution?

52:05 - Jimmy Butler adds a vital offensive dynamic the Warriors need

54:11 - Reactions to the Michael Jordan segment

58:40 - Should we read into LeBron’s body language on the bench?

01:01:34 - Best NBA games of the night

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