OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder 's reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , knows his team's historic start to the 2025-26 regular season is a testament to a deep roster dealing with a handful of injuries. Still, it perseveres. From one blowout win to another, the Thunder's 12-1 record as defending champions reflects depth . Down two starters, including All-Star Jalen Williams, who hasn't played a game yet, Oklahoma City won its back-to-back.

The Thunder's 29-point win (121-92) against the Los Angeles Lakers followed the Golden State Warriors' 126-102 drought. After Wednesday's win, Gilgeous-Alexander talked about how the Thunder manages despite injuries throughout its starting lineup this season.

“We're super deep as a group on both ends of the floor, and that's what allowe

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