Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points (24 in the paint) and 11 assists, and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-102.
The Thunder led by as many as 25 and never trailed, pulling away with a 21-6 run in the first quarter.
For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 19 points (14 in the paint), 14 rebounds and 7 assists on 8 for 11 shooting.
The Bucks forced 8 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Thunder outscored the Bucks 58-38 in the paint. The Thunder’s starters outscored the Bucks 35-22 in 12 minutes together.