Kason Wallace joined Nikola Jokic, Kevin Garnett in NBA history against the Raptors
The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Tuesday night’s contest against the Toronto Raptors in shorthand, but injuries were not a problem for the team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell have all been ruled out, meaning a big job will be placed on Chet Holmgren’s shoulders. Cason Wallaceand Isaiah Joe.
The Raptors entered the night up 33-23, looking to win their third straight game and end the Thunder’s two-game winning streak.
Oklahoma City led the Raptors at halftime, 60-51, thanks in large part to a big night from Cason Wallace.
At 17 of the first half, Wallace recorded it 17 points, six rebounds and four assists while shooting a perfect 7-of-7 from the field and 3-of-3 from the three-point line.
Cason Wallace hits between the legs and pulls back for 3.
this is a special thing.pic.twitter.com/V8vK8gSk1g
— Thunder Film Room (@ThunderFilmRoom) February 25, 2026
Wallace’s first half was just that 16th case since the start of follow-up 1996-97 that a player had 17+ points, 6+ rebounds and 4+ assists on 100% shooting in a half. He’s also just the sixth running back to record that kind of statline for a half and the first since the 2021 season.
Cason Wallace had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists on 100% shooting in the first half against the Raptors.
It’s the 16th time since 1996-97 that a player has had such a half, and he’s the sixth quarterback to do so — the first since 2021.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) February 25, 2026
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic owns six of the 16 instances. Other players who have recorded stat lines include Anthony Davis (2024), Giannis Antetokounmpo (2022), Luke Kennard (2021), Patrick Beverley (2021), De’Aaron Fox (2018), Jeff Teague (2017), Carlos Boozer (2010), Kevin Garnett (2004) and Mark Jackson (2001).
The Oklahoma City Thunder won Tuesday night’s game against the Raptors 116-107. Cason Wallace finished with a game-high 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists on 11-of-16 shooting from the field and 4-of-5 from three in 35 minutes of action.
The Thunder are heading into a back-to-back set that will see them take on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
2026-02-25 03:13:00
