National Basketball Association

Thunder shows toughness on road beating Detroit

Published Oct. 31, 2009 5:12 a.m. ET

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are a month ahead of last season's pace.

Kevin Durant scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead Oklahoma City to a 91-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

"We showed some toughness on the road against a playoff team and passed a big test," Durant said.

The franchise is 2-0 for the first time since the 2003-04 season when it was in Seattle.

The Thunder began 1-16 last season, their first in Oklahoma City, and didn't get their second victory until Nov. 29.

"It is a big win, to go into one of the best arenas in the league and win their home opener," coach Scott Brooks said.