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Oklahoma City Turning the 3-Point Corner as of Late
A season ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder shot the three ball at the highest clip in the NBA, raining treys at 38.9% with its best and most frequent shooters being Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace.
It was a piece of the game that team excelled at, and Lu Dort also felt a huge jump in the 3-point category going from a 33% to 39.4% 3-point shooter in just a single season.
A year later, Oklahoma City has refined its defense, upgraded its rebounding presence and has continued to improve in turnover generation and pushing the ball to score on the break. This team has built a formula that is cracking every team’s code, maybe besides the Dallas Mavericks, and it’s coming during one of the most difficult months of the season for teams around the NBA.
The month before the All-Star break, players are exhausted from competing nonstop the past three to four months and can sometimes see burnout. Oklahoma City has slowed down itself compared to what we have seen earlier in the season, but the team is still competing well enough to not drop many games.
In the past 12 outings specifically, the Thunder has found its 3-point groove reminscent of last year. This season, its 3-point shooting hasn’t nearly touched the 38.9% average from a year ago, as it’s now sitting at 35.8% on the season.
That number has been propped up in the last 12 games, as Oklahoma City has found itself among the top three in outside shooting, managing a season-best 39.4% clip from deep throughout this stretch.
It’s been helping the team weather an already three-loss storm in that span, but the team will still have to have its competitive edge as the Thunder will be pitted against some talented squads before it enters the All-Star break.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on fire from beyond the arc lately, turning the 3-point corner and becoming a serious threat from long range. With sharpshooters like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, and Aleksej Pokusevski leading the charge, the Thunder have been lighting it up from downtown and putting up impressive numbers.
In their recent games, the Thunder have been shooting at a high percentage from 3-point range, making it difficult for opponents to defend against their perimeter attack. This newfound success from beyond the arc has opened up the floor for the Thunder’s offense and allowed them to score more efficiently.
Not only are the Thunder shooting well from 3-point range, but they are also making smart decisions with their shot selection and moving the ball effectively to find open looks. This unselfish style of play has been paying off for Oklahoma City, as they have been able to capitalize on their opportunities and put up big numbers on the scoreboard.
As the Thunder continue to improve their 3-point shooting and find success from long range, they will be a team to watch out for in the Western Conference. With their young and talented roster, Oklahoma City has the potential to be a dangerous team in the playoffs if they can continue their hot shooting from beyond the arc.
So keep an eye on the Thunder as they turn the 3-point corner and show the league that they are a team to be reckoned with. Oklahoma City is heating up from downtown, and they are ready to make some noise in the NBA.
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