LOS ANGELES – After a blistering, up-tempo shootout of a first half, one second half play from a Thunder reserve epitomized the type of adjustment that can be made in-game, and how it drastically impact the outcome.
Isolated out on the perimeter against LA Clippers guard Lou Williams, who came into the game averaging 30 points over his last six contests, Thunder forward Josh Huestis locked into his scouting report. Staying disciplined against the long-time shot-fake extraordinaire, Huestis didn’t bit as Williams pumped the ball, forcing the Clippers guard to throw an off balance pass. Thunder forward Patrick Patterson was ready in the passing lane, made the steal and was off to the races, accentuating a 12-0 Thunder run to start the fourth quarter.