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OKC Thunder Will Lean on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mark Daigneault to Salvage Season

OKC Thunder Will Lean on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mark Daigneault to Salvage Season
World Sports · 04:23:37 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder are relying on star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and head coach Mark Daigneault to turn around their season after a loss to the Boston Celtics on March 12, 2026, at Paycom Center. The Thunder's hopes for a playoff push rest on the continued development of Gilgeous-Alexander, who has emerged as one of the league's top scorers, and Daigneault's ability to adjust the team's strategy amid a challenging schedule. The game against the Celtics highlighted both the potential and the areas needing improvement as Oklahoma City looks to salvage its campaign.

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