"Alex Caruso suffered a concussion in the season-opening double-overtime win over the Rockets. Cason Wallace missed the double-overtime win over the Pacers with a left knee issue. Isaiah Joe and Nikola Topic are still sidelined because of preseason injuries. Jalen Williams hasn't been cleared from his offseason wrist surgery. Chet Holmgren missed the Kings game with a back issue. But Gilgeous-Alexander keeps scoring -- 35, 55, 30, 23 and 31 points -- and the Thunder keep winning despite a depleted rotation."
"In a highly competitive West, the San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, remain one of the few undefeated teams in the league alongside the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder, who opened with back-to-back double-overtime games, are picking up where they left off last season with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In the East, the Philadelphia 76ers have rushed to a strong start, getting immediate contributions from their No. 3 pick, VJ Edgecombe (24.5 PPG)."
The San Antonio Spurs and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are among the few undefeated teams after week one, with Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander anchoring their teams. The Thunder opened with back-to-back double-overtime games and have continued to win despite multiple injuries and a depleted rotation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 35, 55, 30, 23 and 31 points in five games. The Philadelphia 76ers have started strongly with rookie VJ Edgecombe averaging 24.5 PPG and Tyrese Maxey averaging 37.5 PPG. Second-year guard Ajay Mitchell is averaging 18.7 points through five games.
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