ORLANDO – The Thunder jumped out to a good start, despite resting Josh Huestis, Semaj Christon and Dakari Johnson during this stretch of four games in four straight days. It was the second quarter and beyond where Summer League Coach Mark Daigneault’s squad lost control on the 4th of July against the Charlotte Hornets, falling 95-81.
The results on the scoreboard matter less than the actual performances on the floor, so for the Thunder the assessment of the play was about the x’s and o’s. The team played with intensity and toughness, but for these young players learning on the fly it will be the execution, focus and attention to details that can help elevate themselves at Summer League.