The new-look Oklahoma City Thunder made its debut last night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Coming out of the All-Star Break, the game was a potential course-setter for the remainder of the season--the young Thunder with a chance to measure up against one of the league's hottest teams before the break.
Gordon Hayward, the centerpiece of OKC's trade deadline moves, logged his appearance in the second quarter and ended up missing both of his shots in 14 minutes of action.
And yet, the Thunder trounced the Clippers, 129-107.
Break's over, and the Thunder look ready for the second half of the season.