The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from a tough stretch to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 135-119, showcasing a balanced offense with six players scoring in double figures. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 31 points, while Luguentz Dort added 20, hitting 6-of-11 from three-point range. Despite Chet Holmgren's early exit due to an ankle sprain, the Thunder built a substantial lead, including a dominant first quarter, outpacing the Hawks early on. Trae Young struggled with his shooting and finished with 19 points on 5-for-14 shooting but managed to contribute 12 assists. The Thunder’s defense forced 19 turnovers and allowed just 119 points, signaling improvements in that area.