The Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Atlanta Hawks with a chance to sweep the season series, looking to capitalize on their recent success after defeating the Brooklyn Nets. Despite missing key players like Alex Caruso and Ousmane Dieng, and with Chet Holmgren's status questionable due to a calf injury, the Thunder started Holmgren, who dazzled with a quick seven points in just 15 minutes. Unfortunately, Holmgren suffered an ankle sprain after stepping on Dyson Daniels' foot and was ruled out for the game. The Thunder managed to rally, even after losing Isaiah Joe to lower back soreness, going on a significant 17-0 run in the third quarter.