After an eventful All-Star Break, that saw three Thunder players participate in the festivities (Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams in the Rising Stars game; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the All-Star Game), the Oklahoma City Thunder got back into action for the second half of the season in Utah. With a chance to hit .500, OKC dropped a heartbreaker in overtime, as SGA's game-winning shot rattled in and out. The Thunder had several chances to win--OKC led by 2 until Lauri Markkanen was fouled by Lu Dort shooting a three-pointer (and Markkanen made all three to give Utah the winning margin); SGA missed a free-throw in the possession before that would've given OKC a 3-point lead; and Isaiah Joe had a chance to win the game in regulation, but his shot was blocked at the rim.
Friday Bolts: Break's Over
