Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder to Charlotte

The Thunder Did he lack rhythm after two days off? This trip to Charlotte was actually their first game since Wednesday night’s showdown against the Lakers. And the machine took several minutes to start up, when it did Hornetsthey continued after a game the day before against Milwaukee that ended in overtime. These are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander etc Chet Holmgren which powers the current champions. In contrast, Charlotte hits 3-pointers, especially Tre Mann (30-30).

In the second quarter and for many minutes, Oklahoma City’s offense struggled, losing a lot of possessions. We need the return of “SGA” to make things better already, despite the efforts of Moussa Diabate and his teammates. So much so that at the break, the Thunder, although not at their best level, led (52-55) against the Hornets, who have a good first period…

From then on, we assume that if Marc Daigneault’s troops pick up the pace, Charles Lee’s troops won’t be able to keep up.

That’s exactly what’s happening, 10-0 for the Thunder, who are still carrying the flawless Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It’s too easy for the current MVP and with a new 14-2, the Thunder takes the lead (70-87). The last quarter will not change the situation and it is the fifth victory in a row for Oklahoma City (96-106).

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Who doesn’t lose badly to the Thunder? This is the phrase Stephen Curry has brought up regarding Oklahoma City’s performance this season. For one half, the Hornets could hold their hands up and say they were holding their own. But the match lasts 48 minutes and that’s a long time, especially against such a team and against a Canadian star.

– Shai Gilgeous-Alexander too strong and too light. The reigning MVP showed a demonstration, stringing complicated shots, but also taking advantage of the space left during the match. Already at 18 points at the break, he added 15 units in the third quarter and finished, without playing the final act, with 33 points on 13/19 shooting, including 3/4 on 3-pointers in 29 minutes.

– Ryan Kalkbrenner missed two shots. The Hornets pivot is so skilled that we can highlight the shots he misses. After his 8/8 against the Bucksthis time he missed two shots in the final quarter. He returned a copy of 13 points and 7 rebounds on 4/6 shooting. And this very good success rate of 66% therefore knocks down his huge average at the start of the season…

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.