It took a collective effort by the Thunder to overcome double-digit deficits on two separate occasions including a career-high scoring night for Darius Bazley. Despite being on the doorstep for the second straight night, Washington outpaced the Thunder down the stretch to take the win.
The Thunder capped off what was a demanding stretch where it played five games in a matter of seven days against Washington on the second night of a back-to-back. Despite the grueling nature of the schedule, the Thunder shook off an early punch thrown by the Wizards and battled its way back from a 17-point deficit in the second quarter after an early 11 points from Bradley Beal.