The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their second defeat in a row in the NBA. It was the worst defeat of the season against Charlotte.
Without Isaiah Hartenstein, who is still injured, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder suffered its worst defeat of the season in the NBA. The champions lost to the Charlotte Hornets in their own stadium with 97:124 and lost the second game in a row. The German center Hartenstein was again missing from OKC due to a calf strain.
Top star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unable to avoid defeat as the champion’s best thrower with 21 points. OKC remained below the 100 point mark for the first time this season.
Don’t panic in OKC
“We won’t panic,” said Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault: “We will analyze it like any game, learn from it and then take a step forward.” OKC continues to clearly lead the Western Conference.
Ariel Hukporti also suffered a clear defeat with the New York Knicks. The Knicks lost to the Detroit Pistons 90:121 and suffered their fourth defeat in a row. Hukporti scored two points in eight minutes of play. As third in the Eastern Conference, New York is on course for the playoffs.
