⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Thunder got 10 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ OKC better than we expected
+6Q126-22
+4Q226-24
+4Q330-22
-2Q422-24
▼ SAC better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 6 points better than our numbers for the Thunder.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Thunder won, and why the Kings did not.
From the game
Shot well above their usual, nine of fifteen from three- Won the glass, 47 rebounds to 33
- Could not get to the line, eleven free throws to their 22
- Kept giving it away, 21 turnovers to their twelve
Key battles
60%Three-point accuracy29%
32Assists17
9Threes made4
21Turnovers12
📊The numbers
| OKC | SAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Shooting from the field | 44% |
| 9 | Threes made | 4 |
| 60% | Three-point accuracy | 29% |
| 9 | Free throws made | 16 |
| 53 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 8 | Offensive rebounds | 8 |
| 32 | Assists | 17 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 23 | Fast break points | 19 |
| 17 | Points off turnovers | 22 |
| 21 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 7 | Steals | 12 |
| 6 | Blocks | 4 |
