Game Wrap-Up
In the first game of the season, the Seattle SuperSonics were bested 112-92 by a rampaging Nuggets team. Carmelo Anthony and Alan Iverson dominated the scoring for Denver with 48 and 35 points respectfully. Debutant Kevin Durant was the hot-hand for the Sonics scoring 31 points. Donyell Marshall and Nick Collinson also contributed to the Sonics score with Collinson scoring 15 points, while Marshall scored 16. Collinson played well in the low-post, securing 10 rebounds, while Luke Ridnour ran
the play with 8 assists. Carmelo Anthony was awarded Jordan Player of the Game, for his scoring prowess.
Game Highlights
3. Kevin Durant blocks Marcus Camby
2. Nick Collinson blocks J.R Smith
1. Kevin Durant unleashes a dunk
Seattle SuperSonics statistics
Denver Nuggets statistics
Jordan Player of the Game
Carmelo Anthony
Post Game Quote - Kevin Durant
"Tonight, we were out played by a team that's alot more experienced than ours, and I don't think any of us (the Sonics) are disappointed. Coming up against a side like Denver in the first game is usually tough, but I think we've taken it as something as a learning experience. Players like Melo (Carmelo Anthony) and AI (Alan Iverson) are great players, and they piled something like 80 points on us. But, the way I view it is that if we can compete with Melo and AI, then there's no reason that we can't compete with Kobe and LeBron. Of course, a win would have been great, but as I said, we're not disappointed."
