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Ethan Baca

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NBA, NCAAM, draft talk | Formerly: Thunder on SI, DePaulia Sports | “It’s not what you know, it’s what you can impart on people”

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Jared McCain (20), Isaiah Joe (19), Aaron Wiggins (18), Jaylin Williams (17) and Cason Wallace (17) combined for 91 points on 59.7% true shooting.

Williams added 16 rebounds, six assists and a steal.

Wiggins added seven rebounds (three offensive), four assists and two steals.

04.03.2026 04:06 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (63/82)

OKC made 11 more 2-pointers (on 16 more attempts)
CHI made seven more 3-pointers (on seven more attempts)

OKC committed 10 turnovers

OKC grabbed two more offensive rebounds

OKC made seven more free throws (on five more attempts)

48-15.

04.03.2026 04:06 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (62/82)

OKC made 11 more 2-pointers (on one fewer attempt)
DAL made one more 3-pointer (on eight fewer attempts)

OKC committed nine fewer turnovers

DAL grabbed two more offensive rebounds

DAL made two more free throws (on one more attempt)

47-15.

02.03.2026 03:47 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 36 points on 12-for-29 shooting, nine assists (one turnover), three rebounds, two steals, two blocks, +16

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic: 62 points on 21-for-51 shooting (including nine threes), 25 rebounds (four offensive), 20 assists, three steals, +20

28.02.2026 05:52 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (61/82)

OKC made nine more 2-pointers (on nine more attempts)
DEN made six more 3-pointers (on 13 more attempts)

OKC committed five fewer turnovers

DEN grabbed three more offensive rebounds

OKC made six more free throws (on five more attempts)

46-15.

28.02.2026 05:52 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Jaylin Williams (30), Cason Wallace (23), Aaron Wiggins (20) and Jared McCain (20) combined for 93 points on 64.8% true shooting.

Cade Cunningham: 29 points on 11-for-16 shooting, 11 assists (eight turnovers), five rebounds, three steals, three blocks, +17 plus-minus

26.02.2026 03:24 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (60/82)

DET made 18 (!!) more 2-pointers (on 15 more attempts)
OKC made nine more 3-pointers (on 22 more attempts)

OKC committed two fewer turnovers

DET grabbed four more offensive rebounds

OKC made one more free throw (on five fewer attempts)

45-15.

26.02.2026 03:24 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Cason Wallace: 27 points on 11-for-16 shooting, eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal

Isaiah Joe: 22 points on 6-for-11 3-pointers, three assists, two steals, two rebounds

Alex Caruso: 16 points on 10 shots, four assists, two steals, two rebounds, +22

Very much a team win.

25.02.2026 03:31 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (59/82)

OKC made six more 2-pointers (on five more attempts)
TOR made two more 3-pointers (on two fewer attempts)

OKC and TOR committed 16 turnovers

OKC grabbed five more offensive rebounds

OKC made three more free throws (on equal attempts)

45-14.

25.02.2026 03:31 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Cason Wallace: 20 points on 17 shots, 10 assists, four rebounds (two offensive), three steals, +13

Isaiah Joe: 22 points on 6-for-11 3-pointers, five steals, three assists, +14

Chet Holmgren: 17 points, 15 rebounds (two offensive), four assists, three blocks, +17

22.02.2026 20:47 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (58/82)

CLE made nine more 2-pointers (on five more attempts)
OKC made eight more 3-pointers (on two more attempts)

OKC committed one fewer turnover

OKC grabbed one more offensive rebound

OKC made two more free throws (on six more attempts)

44-14.

22.02.2026 20:47 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (57/82)

OKC and BKN made 22 2-pointers (BKN 10 fewer attempts)
OKC made six more 3-pointers (on six fewer attempts)

OKC committed two fewer turnovers

OKC grabbed three more offensive rebounds

OKC made one more free throw (on one fewer attempt)

43-14.

22.02.2026 20:47 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (56/82)

MIL made 11 more 2-pointers (on 15 more attempts)
MIL made two more 3-pointers (on three fewer attempts)

MIL committed six fewer turnovers

MIL grabbed one more offensive rebound

OKC made 11 more free throws (on 13 more attempts)

42-14.

13.02.2026 05:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC: Seven double-digit scorers, nine players with 8+ points

Jalen Williams: 28 points on 11-for-12 shooting, five assists, +19 plus-minus in 20 minutes

Isaiah Joe: 21 points on 6-for-8 3-pointers

Kenrich Williams: 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting, four offensive rebounds

12.02.2026 04:33 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (55/82)

OKC made nine more 2-pointers (on three more attempts)
OKC and PHX made 15 3-pointers (OKC six fewer attempts)

OKC forced two more turnovers

PHX grabbed seven more offensive rebounds

OKC made nine more free throws (on six more attempts)

42-13.

12.02.2026 04:33 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I haven’t been nearly as active this season, but thanks so much. Love this community.

12.02.2026 03:38 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Isaiah Joe: 19 points on 4-for-8 3-pointers, three rebounds (two offensive), two steals, two assists, +14 plus-minus

Alex Caruso: 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting, two assists, one steal, one rebound, +19 plus-minus

10.02.2026 05:52 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (54/82)

LAL made four more 2-pointers (on one fewer attempt)
OKC made four more 3-pointers (on two more attempts)

OKC and LAL committed 15 turnovers

OKC grabbed five more offensive rebounds

OKC made five more free throws (on six more attempts)

41-13.

10.02.2026 05:52 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (53/82)

OKC and HOU each made 23 twos (HOU six fewer attempts)
HOU made one more three (on seven more attempts)

HOU committed two fewer turnovers

OKC grabbed three more offensive rebounds

HOU made three more free throws (each shot 28 attempts)

40-13.

07.02.2026 23:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (52/82)

SAS made 13 more 2-pointers (on 13 more attempts)
OKC made five more 3-pointers (on five more attempts)

SAS committed two fewer turnovers

SAS grabbed nine more offensive rebounds

OKC made one more free throw (on six fewer attempts)

40-12.

05.02.2026 05:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (51/82)

OKC made 15 more 2-pointers (on 10 more attempts)
ORL made one more 3-pointer (on six more attempts)

OKC committed five fewer turnovers

OKC grabbed four more offensive rebounds

OKC made nine more free throws (on 15 more attempts)

40-11.

04.02.2026 04:59 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (50/82)

DEN made two more 2-pointers (on seven more attempts)
OKC made three more 3-pointers (on 13 more attempts)

OKC forced four more turnovers

OKC grabbed four more offensive rebounds

OKC made five more free throws (on three more attempts)

39-11.

02.02.2026 05:28 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (49/82)

OKC made seven more 2-pointers (on 13 more attempts)
MIN made 11 more 3-pointers (on 16 more attempts)

OKC committed four fewer turnovers

MIN grabbed four more offensive rebounds

OKC made seven more free throws (on two more attempts)

38-11.

30.01.2026 05:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (48/82)

NOP made two more 2-pointers (on 10 more attempts)
OKC made three more 3-pointers (on two fewer attempts)

NOP committed eight fewer turnovers

NOP grabbed eight more offensive rebounds

OKC made four more free throws (on one more attempt)

38-10

28.01.2026 04:33 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (47/82)

TOR made three more 2-pointers (on 20 more attempts)
TOR made one more 3-pointer (on nine fewer attempts)

OKC and TOR forced 11 turnovers

TOR grabbed seven more offensive rebounds

OKC made seven more free throws (on five more attempts)

37-10.

26.01.2026 02:59 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC THUNDER FOUR FACTORS (46/82)

OKC made four more 2-pointers (on two fewer attempts)
IND made nine more 3-pointers (on 12 more attempts)

OKC committed one fewer turnover

IND grabbed 10 more offensive rebounds

OKC made 16 more free throws (on 10 more attempts)

37-9.

24.01.2026 03:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I firmly believe free throws/officiating are never the primary cause for an NBA result, but still understand the frustration. SGA’s proficiency is enough to carry the overall percentage most of the time.

22.01.2026 06:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

He matched the entire Bucks in that department.

22.01.2026 06:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

OKC shot below 70% on free throws again tonight.

22.01.2026 05:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 33 minutes:

40 points
9-for-10 on layups/dunks
5-for-7 on mid-range shots
2-for-2 on 3-pointers
6-for-7 on free throws

11 assists, two turnovers

Seven rebounds (two offensive)

One steal

+19 plus-minus

22.01.2026 05:21 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0