Even after Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 52 points, it wasn't enough as the team lost to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, 116-109. Though the Warriors ruined a masterful performance from the Thunder star, head coach Mark Daigneault would give credit where credit is due after the game.
What Oklahoma City calls a "0-0 mentality" is drilled into its members. That process has resulted in the team owning the NBA's best record.
The Golden State Warriors are barely above .500 on the season, with their most recent victory coming against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After the game, Daigneault commended his team for its ability to limit Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant to subpar performances while keeping its composure in responding to being on the wrong end of a 14-4 game-opening run on the road.
Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging a league-leading 32.5 points per game, and plays maestro to one of the most high-octane offenses in all of basketball. While the Warriors got the better of them on Wednesday night, head coach Steve Kerr was quick to acknowledge the challenge that SGA presents.
With a win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, OKC Thunder coach Mark Daigneault officially earned an NBA All-Star nod.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Jaylin Williams talked to the local media. Daigneault discussed Jalen Williams' increasing free-throw rate over the last few weeks. Williams
Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault received the prestigious honor of Being Named Head Coach for the 2024-2025 NBA All-Star Game after an impressive season. Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has been selected to lead one of the four teams in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game,
OKC returns to action tonight against Golden State, their only game in a five-day stretch. The Warriors, meanwhile, are on the second night of a back-to-back.
Under the new format there will be four coaches, one will be Daigneault and one spot will belong to one of his assistants.
As January comes to a close — with a 10-3 record to this point — OKC was afforded a unique week of rest entering Wednesday's game at Golden State.
After the win, Isaiah Hartenstein revealed what makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander special.Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Gilgeous-Alexander finish with 35 points, five rebounds, and three ...