AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - The Oklahoma City Thunder are a month ahead of last season's pace.
Kevin Durant scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead Oklahoma City to a 91-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night."We showed some toughness on the road against a playoff team and passed a big test," Durant said.
The franchise is 2-0 for the first time since the 2003-04 season when it was in Seattle.
The Thunder began 1-16 last season, their first in Oklahoma City, and didn't get their second victory until Nov. 29.
"It is a big win, to go into one of the best arenas in the league and win their home opener," coach Scott Brooks said.
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Added: October 31, 2009
