Another night where the OKC Thunder were playing shorthanded as Steven Adams and Terrance Ferguson weren’t available again. The former courtesy of Clint Capela‘s shot to Adams in the Rockets match.
Despite being on the road and without key players the Thunder employed the next man up rule and fortunately, Nerlens Noel returned in time to start in place of Adams.
Still, the Orlando Magic is a lengthy squad so the advantage for height and frontcourt depth fell on their side of the hardwood. They’re also a solid defensive club but struggle offensively.