We had to look at this stat more than once ourselves, but OKC is indeed leading the NBA in several defensive metrics after the first week of the season, and allowing just a tick over 94 ppg as Mark Daigneault obviously has them working harder on the stop end, which proved the downfall in the playoff series vs. Dallas last May. Led by Lu Dort's dogged defense, the Thunder has been attacking defensively on the perimeter, with plenty of length and quickness. Coupled with a tick more deliberate pace its resulted in three of four "unders" thus far including both on the road, each landing far beneath the "totals." Meanwhile Portland has a more business-like approach this season and slowing the pace, with improving defense that has held foes to 106 ppg across the last four outings. Play Thunder-Blazers "Under"