Grading Thunder players in offensive explosion over Knicks
Best Thunder player performance off the bench:
Most of the scoring came from the starting lineup, but Isaiah Joe held his own off the bench. Tre Mann headed back to the locker room with lower back soreness after just three minutes on the floor. This meant Joe saw more minutes than he usually would and he performed. Joe scored eight points on 3-of-6 shooting from the field and knocking down two threes. He also grabbed two steals for OKC. A good game off the bench for Isaiah Joe.
Best opponent:
Cam Reddish has seen very inconsistent playing time since being traded last season to the Knicks. In his fifth-ever start with the Knicks, Reddish scored 26 points against the Thunder. He was excellent at driving to the basket and he knocked down two three-pointers. A great game for Reddish and maybe one that earns him a starting spot for the Knicks moving forward.
In closing:
This game might be the best offensive game that the Thunder have played all rebuild. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to be our superstar, but hopefully, Dort, Giddey, and the rest of the cast can build off of their great performances for the rest of the reason.