Oklahoma City Thunder outlast the Atlanta Hawks in a high-octane shootout, leaning on Chet Holmgren’s growing offensive arsenal and the relentless shot-making of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Despite the Hawks draining 25 threes and pushing the pace, Mark Daigneault’s squad stayed true to their paint-dominant identity, racking up 70 points inside while key role players like Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace delivered in crunch time. Can OKC sustain this resilience and defensive turnaround as the playoff race heats up?

Rylan Stiles breaks down OKC’s pivotal adjustments, including Lou Dort’s reduced fourth-quarter role, JDub’s under-the-radar two-way impact, and the significance of winning ugly when out of rhythm. With Isaiah Hartenstein still recovering and rotation challenges mounting, the Thunder’s evolving depth and maturity are put under the microscope. Could this be a preview of how OKC weathers playoff adversity against elite offenses? Don’t miss the strategic insights and player spotlights propelling the Thunder’s home stand.

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