The Oklahoma City Thunder may hold the NBA's best record at 14-1 overall, but they've certainly endured their fair share of ups and downs when it comes to shooting the three-point shot.
Thunder guard Isaiah Joe has quietly helped the team remain competitive from beyond the arc, however.
Joe's contributions should not be ignored.
According to NBA.com, the Thunder are 14th in the league in three-pointers made per game (13.7) and 21st in three-point percentage (34.8).
OKC is fourth in offensive rating, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still one of the best offensive players in the league.
SGA and the Thunder often find more success from inside the three-point line, though. Fortunately, Joe has been a difference-maker from deep.
Thunder guard Isaiah Joe saving the day from beyond the arc
Joe leads OKC with 3.4 three-point makes and 8.4 three-point attempts per game. He's also second on the team with a 40.5 three-point shooting percentage, trailing only Aaron Wiggins' 41.7 percent mark.
Yet, Joe is attempting almost two more long-range shots per game than Wiggins and only trails him by around a percentage point.
Shai isn't bad from beyond the arc, but he's never been the most reliable three-point shooter.
He's a menace from the mid-range and gets to the free-throw line on a consistent basis. Meanwhile, Chet Holmgren shoots the three-ball well for a big man.
However, OKC needed someone who could find the bottom of the net from three-point land often, and Joe has become that guy.
Of course, the 26-year-old didn't come out of nowhere.
He's currently in his sixth NBA season in the NBA and fourth with the Thunder. The guard has shot over 40.0 percent from deep for his career as well.
His previous career-high three-point attempts per outing in a season was 6.3, something he accomplished last year. He's only played in 10 games so far in the 2025-26 campaign, but Joe's 8.4 long-range attempts per contest would be a career-high if the season ended today.
Regardless of whether it's his goal to be more aggressive or the Thunder are utilizing his three-point shot more, Joe's success is undeniable.
It is giving opponents yet another thing to worry about with this OKC squad -- and there's already plenty to stress over.
They are the best defensive team in the NBA, and the offense is strong despite the mediocre overall three-point shooting.
With Isaiah Joe on the roster, OKC's three-point attack will hopefully continue to improve as the season progresses.