OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had no complaints after Friday’s 141-106 blowout win against the Charlotte Hornets. After the Lakers’ 118-89 loss led to the Thunder clinching the No. 1 seed on Thursday, Oklahoma City’s effort against the lowly Hornets remained high throughout their 35-point victory. For only the fourth time in franchise history, eight of Daigneault’s players scored in double figures.
All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 30 points with nine assists and six rebounds. Chet Holmgren finished with 14 points and five rebounds, and Isaiah Joe went 4-for-9 from deep en route to 14.