This young Thunder team was tested to the max and had to find many different, unusual ways to win. Like a season ago, the shots dried up and stopped falling, which forced Oklahoma City’s defense to turn it up a notch and win in chaotic fashion.

Holmgren had his shots at Jokic. The seven-footer was also a plus on offense. He got to the free-throw line a healthy amount and kept the scoreboard moving. He was sufficient as the sole center as the Thunder faded away from their double-big lineup in the second half.