3 things to watch for in OKC Thunder final preseason game
By Mark Nilon
The OKC Thunder play their final preseason game tonight against the Chicago Bulls. In it, there are 3 things fans should keep watch of.
After a reletively uneventful Wednesday night bout vs the Bulls, the OKC Thunder run things back against Chicago in tonight’s final preseason game.
Splitting their first two exhibitions of the year at one game apiece, Oklahoma City has an opportunity to enter the regular season on a winning record should they come away victorious tonight.
Though the record means nothing in the grand scheme of things, this final preseason game could prove to be a feel-good exhibition for both the players and fans if they can collect the ‘W.’
For the final time this preseason, here are 3 things to watch out for during tonight’s game:
What OKC Thunder fans should watch out for No. 1) 3-point shooting
In their preseason debut, the OKC Thunder seemed lights out from the perimeter, as they went 17-31 from downtown, equating to a conversion rate of 54 percent.
Game two, however, saw a different success rate for the team, as they wound up shooting at a measly 32 percent.
Fans of OKC are certainly not expecting a great season from their favorite franchise, as they are in the midst of a full blow rebuild with their eyes set on the 2021 NBA Draft.
That said, even with their desire to tank, it’s still good to show some competency in the current crop of ballers they have.
The NBA is a long-range shooting league. Especially from their long-term assets like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, and Aleksej Pokusevski — just to name a few — we need to see consistent and efficient shooting.