The defense-to-offense sequence exemplified the Oklahoma City Thunder's 102-87 win over the Denver Nuggets. It's only one game, but OKC looks every part of the title contender it was hyped up to be throughout the offseason.

These Denver Nuggets are going to face more palatable defenses than the Oklahoma City Thunder in most games, but they’re going to need to shoot the ball better than their one-game sample size so far to remain a championship contender.