As the NBA season enters its third week, the Oklahoma City Thunder stand alone as the league’s only undefeated team, extending their perfect start with a dominant win. Meanwhile, Luka Dončić’s incredible streak of 40-point games came to an end, but he still made history with a triple-double performance that helped the Lakers secure another victory. In other key matchups, both the Bulls and Spurs suffered their first losses of the season.
The main takeaway from the recent games is the Thunder’s continued excellence and the remarkable individual brilliance of stars like Luka Dončić. While OKC shows that balanced team play leads to consistent success, Luka proves he can impact the game in many ways beyond just scoring. As other teams like the Bulls and Spurs face their first taste of defeat, the league’s competitive landscape is beginning to take shape, showing which teams have built early momentum.
⚡️ Thunder Remain Unbeaten
The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking just as dominant as they did during their championship run last season. They have started the new season with a perfect 7-0 record, matching their impressive start from last year. In their latest game, a 137-106 victory over the Pelicans, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led a well-rounded attack with seven other players scoring in double figures. History shows that starting two consecutive seasons at 7-0 or better is rare; the last two teams to do it, the Rockets and Celtics, went on to win the championship in both of those years, putting the Thunder in very good company.
🔥 Luka Dončić’s Historic Run Continues
Luka Dončić’s streak of scoring over 40 points in every game to start the season has ended, but his impact on the court remains massive. In a 130-120 win against the Heat, he recorded an impressive triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Although his 40-point run is over, his 165 total points through the first four games are the most by any player since the legendary Wilt Chamberlain in the 1962-63 season. With strong support from teammates Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia, the Lakers have now won three straight games.
🛑 First Losses for Bulls and Spurs
Before Sunday’s games, three teams remained undefeated. However, that number is now down to one. The Chicago Bulls, who started the season 5-0 for the first time since 1996, lost their first game to the Knicks, 128-116. Jalen Brunson led the way for New York, spoiling a triple-double performance from the Bulls’ star player. Similarly, the San Antonio Spurs saw their five-game winning streak snapped by the Suns in a 130-118 loss, where Devin Booker’s excellent scoring and playmaking were on full display.
✅ Other Highlights from the Weekend
Several other teams closed out the week with important victories. The 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid, defeated the Nets 129-105, thanks to strong performances from Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey. The Cavs snapped a losing streak by beating the Hawks 117-109, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 24 of his points in the second half. Elsewhere, the Hornets earned a convincing 126-103 win over the Jazz, while the Raptors defeated the Grizzlies 117-104, securing their first back-to-back wins of the season with great efforts from RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram.
