1. This looked like last year’s Thunder.
Look, the Thunder has been seriously shorthanded to start the season, most notably without Jalen Williams who is still recovering from offseason wrist surgery. The injury report is longer than a CVS receipt, and in the first two games, OKC had to will itself to wins.
But last night against the Hawks? The team used a familiar recipe to run away with a win against an overmatched opponent.
Dominating third quarter? Check. A 39-25 advantage in the third frame.
Turnovers leading to offensive? Check. Seventeen forced turnovers leading to 29 points (+14 in the points off turnovers category).