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The Sky Is Falling for the Thunder: Four Reasons Why OKC Has Come Back to Earth
Injuries, inconsistent support, and tougher opponents have led to a 6-6 record in the last 12 games after a historic start, with the Thunder still holding the league's best record.
- After a 24-1 beginning, the Oklahoma City Thunder have gone 6-6 in their last 12 games and lost 124-97 to the Charlotte Hornets at the Paycom Center on Monday.
- Injuries throughout the season have sidelined Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, and Jaylin Williams, while Chet Holmgren missed several games and the Thunder have struggled since Jalen Williams returned from wrist surgery.
- Free-Throw and 3-point metrics reveal the Thunder are scoring nearly three fewer points at the line per game, with team 3-point percentage dropping from 38.1% to 33%, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads offensively with a 122.1 rating on court versus 108.8 without him.
- The Thunder still lead the conference with a 30-7 record, holding a four-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander urged resilience amid scrutiny.
- A compressed calendar has the Thunder playing 11 games in 19 days against opponents with a league average winning percentage of.545, while trade-deadline chatter surrounds Sam Presti's moves and their repeat bid.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, started this season with a 24-1 record after winning the NBA title last season. That matched the best 25-game start in league history. However, they've faced challenges recently, including losses to the…
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