OKC Thunder grades from loss in revenge match versus Milwaukee Bucks

OKC Thunder starting lineup grades:

Theo Maledon had a really quiet game, playing over 30 minutes for only five points, three rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block. He collected five fouls which limited his effectiveness in the game.

He did take care of the ball but this was not a highlight reel game for Maledon by any stretch of the imagination.

Like most of the OKC Thunder starters, Shai Gilgeous Alexander was down on his usual brilliance. Usually, he is so dangerous around the paint but the Bucks stepped up their defense and cut off all of his good options which curbed his ability to do damage inside.

Was solid from deep, making 2-of-5 from behind the line.

Almost every single game that I watch Luguentz Dort play I am even more impressed. His defense is well noted, and deservedly so.

However, offensively he is growing. He had 17 points to go along with two rebounds and an assist. His attack on the rim is fierce and while he struggled to hit in the paint, his on and off-ball movement was elite.

Darius Bazley started the game really well, hitting his first two shots, both of which were outside the arc. That was where it ended offensive for the second-year man.

He missed the next five attempts, all of which were from inside the arc. He did collect five rebounds and a steal but was ineffective on the night.

Al Horford was good early on from deep and then his shot failed him for the night. He made 2-of-9 from deep.

Usually, he is able to make up for it by getting some points inside but tonight he only shot 4-of-14 from the field. Was still a good contributor on the glass, collecting five rebounds, and continued to help facilitate the offense by handing out four assists.