Doha: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, including two clutch free throws with 2.3 seconds remaining in double overtime, to lead defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder to a narrow 125-124 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets in the NBA season opener.
According to Qatar News Agency, in another matchup, Jimmy Butler tallied 31 points and teammate Stephen Curry added 23, as the Golden State Warriors began their campaign with a 119-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.