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Continue to Compete: Thunder Hosts Orlando in Second Night of Back-to-Back

Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma Thunder Status In both of the Thunder’s first two games, the final result has been decided in the waning seconds of the game clock. First was a win against Charlotte that was sealed with a game-winning jumper by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to start the season. Then on Monday, in the Thunder’s home opener against Utah, a back-and-forth contest once again came down to the final possession to determine a victor. The Jazz ultimately escaped OKC with a 110-109 victory. For two games now, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has been able to exercise late-game situations in real time with his young squad. Such experiences, he says, are valuable for this group early in the season.

Thunder Rings in the Regular Season with Houston | Oklahoma City Thunder

Opponent Breakdown The Rockets are a different-looking team than the one that eliminated the Thunder in the 2020 Playoffs. Eight new faces appear on the roster along with a new head coach in Stephen Silas. In addition, the Rockets welcomed newcomers such as five-time All-Star John Wall and centers Christian Wood and DeMarcus Cousins to its lineup to play alongside returners like P.J. Tucker, 6th-man Eric Gordon and Harden. For the Thunder, Houston’s 5-out style of play and high-volume shooting will be a test of its ability to maintain its defensive edge for a full 48 minutes. “The main thing that we have to carry over against any team, but especially against a team like Houston, is just our competitive spirit,” said Coach Daigneault. “How hard we play and being a 48-minute team. That s going to give you the best chance every single night to put yourself in a position to be successful, regardless of the opponent but especially against a team that s as potent as Houston is

Preseason Game Recap: Thunder 103, Bulls 105 | Oklahoma City Thunder

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

Preseason Game Recap: Thunder 103, Bulls 124 | Oklahoma City Thunder
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