Thunder made the perfect start, scrum-half Luke Branighan running in a converted try in only the fourth minute after good pressure around the Whitehaven line.

BBC: Gateshead 42-38 Whitehaven

Point guard Russell Westbrook was no slouch, either, scoring 27 points to go along with 11 assists as the Thunder pushed through a sluggish start.

WSJ: Oklahoma City Thurder Strike First Vs. Miami Heat in NBA Finals Game 1

But the Thunder answered right back to start the fourth.

NPR: Thunder Grind Out 91-79 Win Over Celtics

The Thunder made their first nine shots in their only win of the season against Memphis, the best start to a game by an NBA team this season.

NPR: Durant, Thunder Edge Grizzlies 93-91 In Game 1