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Thunder’s Fast Start Has a ‘Secret’ That Draymond Green Just Revealed

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked like a team carrying something extra into their season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Draymond Green believes he knows what it was. In his assessment, Oklahoma City brought months of frustration onto the floor…

By Anthony G Halkias II · HEAVY

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:07 AM

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Draymond Green revealed that the Thunder's strong start stems from offseason anger following their Game 7 playoff exit.
Green claimed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander treated the season opener against San Antonio like Game 8 of the series.
The Thunder followed their opening win by defeating the Denver Nuggets 96-84 behind 21 points from Jalen Williams.

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green stated that the Oklahoma City Thunder's fast start was fueled by offseason frustration following their Game 7 Western Conference Finals exit. Green noted that Oklahoma City played with intense anger and urgency in their season opener against the San Antonio Spurs, treating the matchup like an extension of their previous postseason heartbreak.

Green highlighted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander describing the opener as 'Game 8' of their playoff series. Following the emotional victory over San Antonio, the Thunder earned a 96-84 win over the Denver Nuggets, led by Jalen Williams' 21 points and Chet Holmgren's 17-rebound performance.

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