Oklahoma City Thunder Extend Unbeaten NBA Start to 6-0 with 127-108 Win over Washington Wizards

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards, extending their unbeaten start to 6-0 this NBA season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 31 points before resting in the fourth quarter, while reserves Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell each contributed 20 points, stepping up amid injuries to key players Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. The Thunder's defense was pivotal, forcing 22 turnovers and limiting the Wizards to 1-4 season standings, with significant contributions from Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso in steals. Despite challenges, including the announcement that rookie guard Nikola Topic is undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer, Oklahoma City maintained their championship-level performance with a balanced and unselfish team effort. The Wizards briefly narrowed the gap late in the third quarter, but the Thunder pulled away decisively in the fourth, aided by strong bench production and clutch shooting by Jaylin Williams. The team's resilience and depth have been key factors in maintaining their perfect record so far this season.