Ethan Baca
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Bench lineups missed Hartenstein all game and Mitchell for the last three quarters, and they’re each very decisive players. Jalen Williams showed overzealous shot selection. Suns’ defense was the biggest factor, in my opinion. Both teams played really hard
November 29, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Bench lineups missed Hartenstein all game and Mitchell for the last three quarters, and they’re each very decisive players. Jalen Williams showed overzealous shot selection. Suns’ defense was the biggest factor, in my opinion. Both teams played really hard
I disagree. Think the Suns played more aggressively than every OKC opponent since the Pacers’ season opener, so the usual disparity became nonexistent
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 AM
I disagree. Think the Suns played more aggressively than every OKC opponent since the Pacers’ season opener, so the usual disparity became nonexistent
Also, Brooks stripped SGA nicely – his first turnover in 48 clutch minutes this season
November 29, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Also, Brooks stripped SGA nicely – his first turnover in 48 clutch minutes this season
After all, teams are also averaging the most turnovers per game (15.1) since 2006-07.
2024-25: Eight teams at or above 15% turnover percentage
2025-26: 14 teams at or above 15% turnover percentage
OKC still leads the NBA in turnover percentage (11.6%) and opponent turnover percentage (16.9%).
2024-25: Eight teams at or above 15% turnover percentage
2025-26: 14 teams at or above 15% turnover percentage
OKC still leads the NBA in turnover percentage (11.6%) and opponent turnover percentage (16.9%).
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
After all, teams are also averaging the most turnovers per game (15.1) since 2006-07.
2024-25: Eight teams at or above 15% turnover percentage
2025-26: 14 teams at or above 15% turnover percentage
OKC still leads the NBA in turnover percentage (11.6%) and opponent turnover percentage (16.9%).
2024-25: Eight teams at or above 15% turnover percentage
2025-26: 14 teams at or above 15% turnover percentage
OKC still leads the NBA in turnover percentage (11.6%) and opponent turnover percentage (16.9%).
SGA: 37 points (11-for-15 twos, 2-for-3 threes, 9-for-9 free throws), seven assists, five rebounds (two offensive), two steals, +27 plus-minus
Mitchell: 20 points on 8-for-8 shooting, five assists, two steals
TWELVE Thunder players scored at least five points tonight.
Mitchell: 20 points on 8-for-8 shooting, five assists, two steals
TWELVE Thunder players scored at least five points tonight.
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 AM
SGA: 37 points (11-for-15 twos, 2-for-3 threes, 9-for-9 free throws), seven assists, five rebounds (two offensive), two steals, +27 plus-minus
Mitchell: 20 points on 8-for-8 shooting, five assists, two steals
TWELVE Thunder players scored at least five points tonight.
Mitchell: 20 points on 8-for-8 shooting, five assists, two steals
TWELVE Thunder players scored at least five points tonight.
OKC recorded eight double-digit scorers – all 12 players scored 5+.
OKC shot 23-for-37 (62.2%) on 3-pointers, raising its season percentage from 34.3% to 35.8%.
Multiple steals: Cason Wallace (4), Chet Holmgren (2), Ajay Mitchell (2), Isaiah Joe (2) and Jaylin Williams (2)
OKC shot 23-for-37 (62.2%) on 3-pointers, raising its season percentage from 34.3% to 35.8%.
Multiple steals: Cason Wallace (4), Chet Holmgren (2), Ajay Mitchell (2), Isaiah Joe (2) and Jaylin Williams (2)
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 AM
OKC recorded eight double-digit scorers – all 12 players scored 5+.
OKC shot 23-for-37 (62.2%) on 3-pointers, raising its season percentage from 34.3% to 35.8%.
Multiple steals: Cason Wallace (4), Chet Holmgren (2), Ajay Mitchell (2), Isaiah Joe (2) and Jaylin Williams (2)
OKC shot 23-for-37 (62.2%) on 3-pointers, raising its season percentage from 34.3% to 35.8%.
Multiple steals: Cason Wallace (4), Chet Holmgren (2), Ajay Mitchell (2), Isaiah Joe (2) and Jaylin Williams (2)
In its championship campaign, regular-season OKC went 32-8 with a +10.5 net rating on the road.
Playoff OKC dropped to 5-5 with a -6.2 net rating in road games. MEM (Game 3), DEN (Game 6), MIN (Game 3) and IND (Game 6) each went on unstoppable runs at some point.
Playoff OKC dropped to 5-5 with a -6.2 net rating in road games. MEM (Game 3), DEN (Game 6), MIN (Game 3) and IND (Game 6) each went on unstoppable runs at some point.
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
In its championship campaign, regular-season OKC went 32-8 with a +10.5 net rating on the road.
Playoff OKC dropped to 5-5 with a -6.2 net rating in road games. MEM (Game 3), DEN (Game 6), MIN (Game 3) and IND (Game 6) each went on unstoppable runs at some point.
Playoff OKC dropped to 5-5 with a -6.2 net rating in road games. MEM (Game 3), DEN (Game 6), MIN (Game 3) and IND (Game 6) each went on unstoppable runs at some point.
However, OKC has played the NBA’s weakest strength of schedule so far, which will not ramp up significantly until the new year.
Remaining November games: vs. SAC, @ UTA, vs. POR, vs. MIN, vs. PHX, @ POR
Remaining November games: vs. SAC, @ UTA, vs. POR, vs. MIN, vs. PHX, @ POR
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
However, OKC has played the NBA’s weakest strength of schedule so far, which will not ramp up significantly until the new year.
Remaining November games: vs. SAC, @ UTA, vs. POR, vs. MIN, vs. PHX, @ POR
Remaining November games: vs. SAC, @ UTA, vs. POR, vs. MIN, vs. PHX, @ POR
Reposted by Ethan Baca
They've allowed an average of 8.7 fewer pp100p than their opponents have scored in other games.
November 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
They've allowed an average of 8.7 fewer pp100p than their opponents have scored in other games.
SGA: 33 points on 13-for-19 shooting (3-for-4 3-pointers), seven assists (ONE turnover), four rebounds, two steals, +21 plus-minus
Holmgren: 25 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one block
Hartenstein: 12 points, 11 rebounds (four offensive), five assists, two steals
Holmgren: 25 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one block
Hartenstein: 12 points, 11 rebounds (four offensive), five assists, two steals
November 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
SGA: 33 points on 13-for-19 shooting (3-for-4 3-pointers), seven assists (ONE turnover), four rebounds, two steals, +21 plus-minus
Holmgren: 25 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one block
Hartenstein: 12 points, 11 rebounds (four offensive), five assists, two steals
Holmgren: 25 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one block
Hartenstein: 12 points, 11 rebounds (four offensive), five assists, two steals