The Thunder found their rhythm in the second quarter, exploding for 29 points to build a 17-point halftime lead. Coach Daigneault was ejected with a technical foul after arguing a non-call on Cason Wallace. The Nets struggled offensively, managing just three points during one stretch, and the game turned physical in the third quarter with double technicals issued to Alex Caruso and Noah Clowney.
OKC Thunder Secure 105-86 Win Over Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Brooklyn Nets 105-86 in a much-needed victory. Despite a sluggish start and a rare technical foul for head coach Mark Daigneault, the short-handed champs rallied behind Nikola Topic’s highlight fastbreak layup.