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Thunder Dominate NBA Defense; Spurs and Sixers Undefeated

11/1/2025

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The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the NBA in defense with a 104.1 rating and are 6-0.
The San Antonio Spurs improved to 5-0 and rank second in defense.
The Philadelphia 76ers are undefeated at 4-0, relying on high-scoring games rather than defense.
The Denver Nuggets are 3-1 and could become a formidable opponent if they maintain a top defensive ranking.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers face early-season scrutiny.

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Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the NBA in defense with a 104.1 rating and are 6-0.
The San Antonio Spurs improved to 5-0 and rank second in defense.
The Philadelphia 76ers are undefeated at 4-0, relying on high-scoring games rather than defense.
The Denver Nuggets are 3-1 and could become a formidable opponent if they maintain a top defensive ranking.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers face early-season scrutiny.