Capitalizing on turnovers
As young as they are, expect the Thunder to run and gun for those easy layups off turnovers.
The Thunder, who lead the league in transition points and are 10th in fastbreak points, forced 22 turnovers against the Suns while only committing six of their own throughout the game. Of those turnovers, 16 of them came off steals as they displayed their active hands once more.
OKC scored 31 points off those turnovers, using them to ignite their scoring runs. This comes as no surprise, as this is how the ball club benefits from their youthful legs against teams.
The disruptive defense continues 🤒@OGandE Power Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/ERmY1iWfc2
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 4, 2024
The Thunder also recorded 18 fastbreak points in the game versus the Suns’ eight. The disparity in these departments showed the team’s activity from both ends of the court.
Aaron Wiggins came out big in these areas.
Wiggins finished with seven points along with a game-high four steals. There was a possession in the fourth quarter where the wing's activity was on full display, deflecting and disrupting the ball three times. The first went out of bounds, the second was called a kicked ball, and the third was a steal for an open layup on the other end.
Wiggins’ impact is undeniable for the OKC Thunder.