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Grades: OKC Thunder come out flat in loss to Nuggets

By Rylan Stiles

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to pass the ball over the top of Quinn Cook #4 of the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to pass the ball over the top of Quinn Cook #4 of the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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OKC Thunder Best Reserve:

Oklahoma City Thunder. DENNIS SCHRODER. B+. . PG

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The Thunder’s best bench player was Dennis Schroder tonight, and while he played well, no one else on the bench did. Schroder spent the game prior against the Hornets in the starting lineup, and it worked to perfection.

Donovan did a great job staggering Schroder and Westbrook while also being able to start the game fast with his best players on the floor.

With Hamidou Diallo and Terrance Ferguson, both sidelined at least for 7-to-10 days each, I think Donovan will continue to utilize Schroder in the starting lineup as he did on Friday against the Hornets.

Tonight against the Nuggets, Schroder posted 18 points, on 35 percent shooting with two rebounds and a pair of assists. Dennis was a plus four against the Nuggets and turned the ball over twice.

Best Opponent:

A. . PG. Denver Nuggets. JAMAL MURRAY

Jamal Murray had a great game for the Nuggets without his backcourt mate Gary Harris who was out tonight. Murray played 39 minutes and was a plus four. He scored 22 points leading the Nuggets in scoring. He shot 39 percent from the floor and 33 percent from three. Scoring was not the only aspect of his game, as Murray grabbed eight rebounds and handed out eight dimes.

Final Thoughts

The OKC Thunder ran into a scheduled loss, but it still does not sit well with fans which is understandable. But hey, look on the bright side, we got to see the Thunder in their amazing new uniforms again.

For the full box score visit ESPN link and for game highlights, click the video above. Check back for the Topic: Thunder podcast which offers audio clips from inside the locker room and 5 takeaways.

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