The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Brooklyn Nets 105-86 in a much-needed win. After a sluggish start plagued by turnovers, OKC rallied behind a 17-3 second-quarter run fueled by a rare technical foul earned by head coach Mark Daigneault. Nikola Topic contributed a highlight-reel fastbreak layup, and despite some feisty moments late in the third, the short-handed champions secured the victory.
Player grades: Thunder get badly-needed 105-86 win over Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Brooklyn Nets 105-86 in a crucial win for their short-handed roster.