The Thunder continued on their franchise-best season start Monday with a 97-85 win over the Miami Heat at Chesapeake Arena.

Oklahoma City is now 6-1 — the best since their move to the plains. Enes Kanter’s second-consecutive double-double (24 points, 10 rebounds) was key in the win.

Newbie Domantas Sabonis had 15 points and backcourt player Victor Oladipo had 17. Russell Westbrook finished with 14.

This balance on offense let the Thunder take a 16-8 edge at the beginning. All five Thunder starters scored during this run.

The Heat stormed back in the second half with improved defensive play. They limited OKC to just 16 points in the third quarter, pulling within eight, 55-47. It it was not enough as the Thunder held on late.