The absent were numerous and important on the side of Thunder For the reception of the Blazers. The list was indeed very long: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren but also Isaiah Hartenstein, Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace. Just that …
Faced with a portland team, of course, is it possible to win with so many fewer executives? Yes, because, even by turning, the Thunder imposed itself with authority, of almost twenty points (107-89). This is the proof, for Mark Daigneault, that the collective is powerful in Oklahoma City.
“It's a great program victory”,, summarizes the coach. “It is a complete program which we can be really proud, because it is proof that we have the right guys and also a system in place, which allows these players to remain involved and sharp when their role is more important. »»
Ousmane Dieng Holder for the second time in his career
Among those who have shone the most, there are Aaron Wiggins who scored 30 points and Jaylin Williams who compiled the first triple-double in his career (10 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists).
French Ousmane Diengholder for the first time of the season and the second time in his career, scored 16 points, his second best brand this year after his 21 points against Milwaukee in early February.
“I had the feeling that I was going to do a double-double with the rebounds and the passes and everyone told me to shoot”says Jaylin Williams, who wanted “Only to be myself” in this meeting. The latter was also, as a reward, showered by his teammates before leaving with the ball of the match.
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