Impacting a basketball game can come from various avenues. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exemplifies this by scoring consistently, while Isaiah Hartenstein showcased his impact through a dominant 15-rebound performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. Conversely, Lu Dort's modest scoring night of three points on 1-of-7 shooting belies his substantial contributions, evidenced by a remarkable plus-minus of +35, the highest of the game.

Dort's defensive efforts were pivotal, as he took on the challenging task of guarding Desmond Bane, who struggled against the Thunder's defense, shooting only 35.7%. Despite the low offensive output, Dort's overall presence was invaluable to OKC's strategy, emphasizing the Thunder's depth as they approach the playoffs.