With the goal in mind to use every single day as an opportunity to get better, the Thunder took advantage of the lessons and experiences it gained from its first matchup against Chicago on Wednesday and applied them in full force on Friday in its third and final preseason matchup.
Coming into Friday’s game, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault challenged his group on the defensive end to be the aggressors and not allow Chicago to get them on their heels, specifically in transition. It was that exact attention to detail on the defensive end that was on display to keep the Bulls at a 26 percent clip from the 3-point line in Friday’s game. A disciplined performance from the Thunder’s starting lineup of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, Al Horford, George Hill and Lu Dort set the tone from the very outset.
Preseason Game Recap: Thunder 103, Bulls 124 | Oklahoma City Thunder
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Thunder s Preseason Finale Features Rematch with Chicago
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