OKC Thunder Shooting STRUGGLES Led to LOSS | SGA Drops 40 Again | Can OKC Make it Through
Oklahoma City Thunder stumble against the Indiana Pacers, as shooting woes and a depleted roster overshadow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s electrifying 47-point performance. With stars like Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Alex Caruso sidelined, SGA’s heroics and Chet Holmgren’s impact couldn’t rescue OKC from a narrow 117–114 defeat. Are the Thunder’s offensive struggles and lack of depth jeopardizing their playoff ambitions?
Rylan Stiles breaks down how OKC’s streaky three-point shooting, injuries, and lackluster energy opened the door for Indiana. The analysis features Holmgren’s two-way play, Lu Dort’s offensive slump, and Isaiah Joe’s missed opportunities, while spotlighting the need for a sharper mindset and healthier lineup. Can the Thunder rally against the Toronto Raptors and regain momentum before the All-Star break? Don’t miss insights on rotation challenges, key takeaways, and what OKC must fix to contend for a title.
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24 Comments
I hope isaiah joe taking the 3 wasn't planned, if it was mark needs to be investigated
The thumbnail though 😂😂😂😂
Call it what it is. They would have been 7-16 from 3 if it wasn't for Dort and Joe. The thunder shot fine. It was those 2 that cost us the game offensively.
Hartenstein is made of glass or what . Guy doesn’t play basketball anymore just promoting weak ass scheckers all day on ig . Ruined my fantasy year between him and tanking bum markanen
Why didnt mark play Chris Youngblood he probably wouldve shot better than both Dort and Joe tonight…
J will was AWFUL in this game
They really need to limit Dort's minutes when he plays like this. 35 minutes, 1-9 FG, 2 pts and a -17.
One silver lining I’m seeing (trying to focus on the positives at the moment lol) is that there’s been a lot of weight resting on Chet lately with our many injuries. I think it’s been very good for him! He’s been really rising up to the occasion, and he’s clearly proving that he is an All Star. Our recent losses definitely haven’t been due to SGA or Chet, as I think we all know. I’m just really happy for him to see how he’s been growing into his role and becoming more comfortable! It’s crazy to think that we haven’t even seen prime Chet yet, and he just keeps getting better!
What happened to breaking the 73-9 record? Not that easy.
Overrated team, not historically good at all
So lost to the Hornets and Pacer AT home?…..
I know we hurt, but I'm so sick of these tiny line -ups. 6'4 guards playing the four. Make some trades already jeez!!!
Indiana's top three played 36, 36, and 37 minutes.
Lost vs the worst team on the nba 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 without their best player. Just sad
Not all heroes wear capes
Highlight of the Pacers season
I learned that Presti is a genius but even genius make mistakes and he has a glaring one. Trade for a big. It would be different if they had no draft picks but this team has more than anyone in the league. I don’t care who the big is but it needs to be tried at least. At some point it just becomes and issue of why not? Only thing I can think of is that in the next 2 weeks he’s apart of a 3-4 team trade that helps get more picks or a player. If 2 weeks from now it’s the same roster then Sam made a mistake and I’m open to someone debating otherwise.
THE MEDIA KEEPS MAKING EXCUSES OF INJURIES AMONGST OTHER THINGS TRYING TO PUT A BANDAID ON THE LOSSES INSTEAD OF GETTING TO THE ROOT CAUSE. THEY HAVE REACHED AN INCEPTION POINT THE CURRENT ROSTER IS NOT CAPABLE OF DELIVERING ON A NIGHTLY BASIS, SAM NEEDS TO GET VETTING FOR NEW TALENT THAT CAN COMPLEMENT SHAI ON EACH POSSESSION BECAUSE THESE CURRENT SQUAD IS ATROCIOUS UNABLE TO SHOOT A PEA IN THE OCEAN!! THE PHYSICALITY AND ATHLETICISM IS EVIDENT AS OPPONENTS GUARDS JUST THRIVE AT DRIVES WITHOUT RIN PROTECTION AND GETTING OUTPLAYED AND REBOUNDED!
Let’s get it hero 🎉
37-9 kinda sounds like 73-9. So that’s something.
Okc fans been spoiled/ welcome back to reality
I’m very happy Shai and Chet didn’t play for more minutes.
MAN THIS GAME 🤦🏾♂️😫
🦬🌩️🥶🔶🏆🔶🥶🌩️🦬
⚡️⚡️THUNDER🆙⚡️⚡️
If Shai is your best player and he scores 47 points, Mark Daigneault, how on earth are you going to give the ball to Joe to take the game-tying shot? Please, Joe is not a player who makes shots on the move; Shai is the one who should win or lose the game! What the hell are you thinking, Mark?