The Sonics played tough in the first half but the Nuggets kicked their butts hard in the second half. Damien Wilkins led the way for the Sonics with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Delonte West played 24 good minutes off of the bench as he pitched in with 19 points and 5 assists. Kevin Durant got a rude welcome to the NBA as the Nuggets held him to 7 of 22 shooting. He still finished with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Chris Wilcox had a solid game with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The Sonics are now 0-1 in the season.