Thunder journal: injury didn't stop Terrance Ferguson from developing on defense

Oklahoma City's Terrance Ferguson, left, and Steven Adams, right, collide with Utah's Donovan Mitchell during the Thunder's 122-113 win over the Jazz at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday. [PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN]Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson didn't see a drop-off in his defense when he returned from an ankle sprain that sidelined him for over a week. If anything, he improved.

“I think sometimes things can slow down a little for you,” OKC coach Billy Donovan said after practice Tuesday. “Obviously you never want to see a player get down or injured. But here Terrance is playing some time, and then all of a sudden you're in a different situation where you're not getting…