NEW YORK — During the third-quarter runaway from Detroit, Steven Adams blocked an Andre Drummond shot from mid-range. As soon as Drummond could get the ball back, Dennis Schroder stripped him. Drummond had no choice but to foul Schroder.
The Thunder is forcing turnovers on 17.3 percent of opponents' possessions, the highest rate in the league. Much of the success comes down to quick hands, as the Thunder is third in deflections (15.4) and second in loose balls recovered (10.6) per game.
“I think we have really good anticipatory players,” Thunder coach Billy Donovan said.