Official debut! Hello, Durant! Rockets' big three score 80+24+15

Here we go, the NBA new season officially starts.

In the regular season opener Rockets vs Thunder, the Rockets' starting five are Amen + Durant + Smith Jr. + Sengun + Adams, averaging 2.09 meters in height, making it the tallest starting lineup in NBA history.

Durant’s new team Rockets face his former team and reigning champions Thunder in his debut, creating huge hype and being seen as a Western Conference Finals preview. It’s no wonder the NBA is the world’s most profitable league; Adam Silver is a master at generating buzz, even more skilled than handling payment codes.

In the first quarter, the big three executed a brilliant play: Sengun intercepted mid-air, Amen grabbed the ball and pushed the fast break, assisting Durant for a two-handed dunk scoring his first points for the Rockets. In the second quarter, after shaking off defenders, Durant hit his signature pull-up jumper. By halftime, Durant played 20 minutes, shooting 6-for-11, efficiently putting up 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist, leading the Rockets to a 57-51 lead over the Thunder.

In the third quarter, Durant’s offensive momentum slowed, scoring only one field goal. In the final quarter, the Rockets and Thunder battled fiercely. At a crucial moment, Alexander hit a clutch stop-and-pop jumper over Amen to tie the game at 104-104, pushing the match into overtime.

In the first overtime, the Rockets and Thunder continued trading baskets. At a critical point, Sengun tied the score at 115-115 with a put-back dunk, sending the game into a second overtime.

In the final moments of the second overtime, Alexander drew a crucial foul on Durant and made two free throws to win the game. The Thunder narrowly defeated the Rockets 125-124.

Although they didn’t secure a win in their opener, the Rockets, with their newly updated core lineup, fought the strong Thunder to a near stalemate, which is highly commendable.Durant scored 23 points with 9 rebounds and 3 assists, Amen contributed 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, Sengun posted 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists; the big three combined for 80 points, 24 rebounds, and 15 assists in their regular season debut.They have already shown great chemistry, and as long as they stay healthy, this season holds great promise for them.