The OKC Thunder have been firing on all cylinders in virtually every area of play -- except when it comes to their long-range shooting.
Despite their best efforts, the reigning champions have been truly underwhelming when it comes to their perimeter game in 2025-26, ranking a middling 16 in three-point shooting percentage at 36.1 percent and an even worse 20 overall in catch-and-shoot three-point percentage at 35.4.
Yet, in an odd way, these hardships suggest that this top-ranked Thunder team can and likely will get even better than its already league-best level of play, which is an absolutely terrifying prospect for all other title-hopefuls in the association.