Kevin Durant got 30 points and helped the Oklahoma City Thunder to gain the first victory of the season 97-89 over the Orlando Magic in the regular season opener for both teams.
Durant, who led the league in scoring the past two seasons, including an average of 27.7 the previous season, scored 11 of 19 field goals, added five rebounds and six assists.
The reserve James Harden contributed with 19 points, while point guard Russell Westbrook had 14 for only three Thunder players with double-digit scoring.
Meanwhile, Serge Ibaka holder left in the paint with Kendick Perkins. The NBA did not score the only release realzió field in the 23 minutes he played and contributed 6 rebounds and three blocks.
The pivot of the Magic star, Dwight Howard, Apor 11 points and 15 rebounds, and forward Ryan Anderson also achieved double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds while point guard Jameer Nelson added 18
