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Led by Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell and Kenrich Williams, OKC stormed back with just minutes remaining, going on a 20-5 run late in the fourth quarter to grab a win. Guard Alex Caruso played game-winning defense on Cedric Coward, and Oklahoma City waltzed away with a win that seemed well out of reach for most of the game.
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The OKC Thunder erased a 21-point deficit to earn a 117-116 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Here are three takeaways.
Following a strong 26-point, 10-assist effort in the Thunder's comeback win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 9, Williams tallied 18 points and four assists in 29 minutes of play against the Heat. Williams was an efficient 9-of-13 on the night, picking up two steals on defense as well.
LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 119.8 points, 41.9 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 10.4 steals and 6.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.4 points per game.
Oldfield's Prediction: Expect a big scoring night for Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are reeling after being crushed on the glass in recent games. While there is no need to panic, they desperately need the return of starting big man Isaiah Hartenstein and bench big man Jaylin Williams.
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Jalen Williams believes Thunder must play with more 'humility' moving forward
Still getting used to his surgically-repaired wrist like he's Bucky Barnes, Williams said the Thunder had a change of mindset during that stretch. They returned to their MO of playing a swarming style of defense that forced turnovers and a chaotic offense in transition.