⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Thunder fell 10 points behind the pace we expected in the second quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ OKC better than we expected
▼ SAC better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 12 points better than our numbers for the Thunder.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Thunder won, and why the Kings did not.
From the game
A 12-0 run stretched a 6-point lead to 18 in the third quarter
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Thunder
Good plays
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run cut a 11-point deficit to 2
Q2 9:35 · OKC 26-28 SAC
- 11-0 run
A 11-0 run dragged them back level
Q4 10:13 · OKC 90-90 SAC
- Winner
Luguentz Dort hit a two point shot
Q4 0:01 · OKC 105-103 SAC
Bad plays
- Turnover
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander offensive foul
Q4 1:49 · OKC 103-101 SAC
- Turnover
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turnover
Q4 1:49 · OKC 103-101 SAC
- Turnover
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander offensive foul
Q4 1:16 · OKC 103-101 SAC
Kings
Good plays
- 12-0 run
A 12-0 run stretched a 6-point lead to 18
Q3 8:12 · OKC 63-81 SAC
- Ties it
Buddy Hield hit a 27-foot threeer, De'Aaron Fox with the assist
Q4 2:44 · OKC 101-101 SAC
- Ties it
Richaun Holmes hit a free throw 2 of 2
Q4 0:49 · OKC 103-103 SAC
Bad plays
- Turnover
De'Aaron Fox lost ball turnover
Q4 0:04 · OKC 103-103 SAC
📊The numbers
| OKC | SAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 42% | Shooting from the field | 40% |
| 10 | Threes made | 14 |
| 33% | Three-point accuracy | 34% |
| 11 | Free throws made | 13 |
| 52 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 16 | Offensive rebounds | 11 |
| 13 | Assists | 20 |
| 56 | Points in the paint | 42 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 4 |
| 15 | Points off turnovers | 15 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 8 | Steals | 5 |
| 6 | Blocks | 7 |
