Jared McCain GETS BUCKETS | Nikola Topic Makes BIG IMPACT | OKC Thunder PULL AWAY From Nets
Oklahoma City Thunder pull away from the Brooklyn Nets as Jared McCain drops 21 points and Nikola Topic makes a big impact off the bench. Can OKC maintain their momentum despite missing key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Ajay Mitchell? The Thunder secure a crucial win with aggressive performances from Chet Holmgren and expanding versatility from Isaiah Joe, showcasing their depth amid adversity.
Rylan Stiles breaks down the shorthanded Thunder’s victory, spotlighting McCain’s scoring surge, Topic’s steady command at point guard, and Holmgren’s increased aggression in the paint. The episode explores Joe’s evolution as a live dribble passer, OKC’s defensive energy, and the team’s need for Aaron Wiggins to step up against tougher competition like the Cleveland Cavaliers. Is a playoff push within reach as the Thunder tackle the NBA’s toughest remaining schedule?
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11 Comments
Some reason a fun game. McCain looked real. Another Sam special???
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Nah nothing real to talk about here other than the pathetic state of the league. True fan here but let’s be real about 10 teams at the bottom you can’t say anything positive about it’s not real nba ball. Adam silver caused this. OKC a 17.5 favorite without their two stars … something rotten about the nba. Not trying to dog our thunder love them but let’s be real… this means absolutely nothing. And Chet shooting 6 shots ?? Wow. Cajones he has zero
There has to be a conversation about Jenna Schroder. Without a doubt the most emotional, out of control and under pressure I've ever seen. The flow she destroys in EVERY game is like something I've never seen before. I watched ger game yesterday, exactly the same. Every game is a guess. A joke. A complete lack of trust. There needs to be an inquiry.
That first half reminded me of a college game.
Denver beat a healthy Portland by 54 last night. Anything can happen, any game. B2B or not for BKN teams get up to play the champs. Expected the win but still grateful to get it.
19:28 I love Chet and I’m bummed he’s limited offensively without their ball handler’s on the floor to feed him. Having said that, players get contracts based off their value to the team they are on. His value to this roster is deserved with years on his deal to get better still.
22:35 “He’s a little too loose with the handle” I couldn’t agree more and while I love #7 he shouldn’t need another year or two to clean this up. Anytime he or Dort take 3 dribbles, I assume it’s going to be a turnover…and it usually is. They both can cut this down immediately until it becomes a strength and it’s bad for now. #pemdas
Mark looked down his bench and said, "can anyone shoot this ball?"
Can't vouch for sure, but Matt Pinto has a special loathing for this particular officiating team
McCain is a great shooter, liability on defense, but a team should give players plenty of road to fit in that can shoot. Can’t wait until he plays on with shai and jdub which should get him more room.
It appears bad refs seem to be associated when 2 of them are females. Nothing against women but sure seems like DEI hires. Hopefully they become more consistent.
“J-Mac” was cookin on his Birthday. His getting comfortable 👀
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