Player grades: OKC Thunder drop Jazz via aggressive, motivated effort

Hit a critical trey early which is something the Thunder need from the youngster. His shot looked smooth and silky. Ferguson is playing his role to a “T” which is such a positive given his youth. He spent a good amount of time guarding Donovan Mitchell who only hit a hail Mary trey at the end of the first quarter.

Mitchell did get rolling in the second quarter, but that wasn’t all on TFerg as some assignments switched throughout the game and Schroder was in for part of that time with some starters.

One definite is Ferguson is nothing like the timid, uncertain kid who began the season. He is clearly much more comfortable. And – he’s doing what’s asked of him which is all ou want.

OKC got a little bit of everything from Ferguson in his 16 minutes of playing time. Although he took only one shot he nailed it (a 3-pointer at that). He got to the line and hit one of his two free throws. In addition, TFerg grabbed two rebounds, dished three assists, snagged a steal and was a plus +5 for his efforts.