Kevin Durant opened his 19th NBA season on Tuesday, facing off against his former team, the OKC Thunder.
Aiming for his third championship alongside a talented young roster, Durant started the game by taking a backseat during the opening minutes. Meanwhile, rising stars Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. took center stage, dominating early on.
In the first five minutes, Durant scored just 2 points on 1-of-2 shooting. With just over five minutes remaining in the first quarter, he added his 4th point on a contested floater, drawing boos from the Thunder crowd.
Durant played the entire first quarter and finished with a total of 8 points, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
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