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NBA Week 1 Trends Highlight Surprising Starts
Early season stats reveal hot offenses and key adjustments across the league
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Undefeated Teams Set Early Pace
Four Western Conference squads remain unbeaten after the first week. Oklahoma City sits at 4-0, joined by Houston, Memphis and Portland. Houston also improved to 4-0 for the first time since 2014-15, while Portland opened with a 3-0 mark that included a 21-0 run in its opener.
Offensive Numbers Stand Out
Minnesota posted a 120.8 offensive rating with its new backcourt duo on the floor through four games. Detroit improved to 3-1 while shooting 42 percent from three-point range, led by a player averaging 5.0 makes per contest. The Lakers reached 3-1 behind a teammate pair averaging over 60 combined points.
Roster Adjustments and Setbacks
Oklahoma City turned to a third-year guard who posted 30 points in one start after injuries to two rotation players. Boston reached 3-0 with an unexpected starter providing defensive impact.
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