The Oklahoma City Thunder (38-9) set a season high in points and rebounds, completely overwhelming the Sacramento Kings (24-24) with a 144-110 rout on February 2.
Oklahoma City Thunder Top Performers:
Aaron Wiggins 41 PTS | 16-30 FG | 14 REB | 60.3 FPS
Wiggins had been struggling offensively, shooting just 2-for-22 from three over his last five games, but he took full advantage of Jalen Williams’ absence and completely turned things around. Still, even with Wiggins’ resurgence, Joe holds the edge as the more dependable option if Williams remains sidelined.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29 PTS | 6 REB | 9 AST | 51.7 FPS
SGA’s three-point shooting continues to be a challenge, but he’s maintained his exceptional numbers at the line and has consistently reached the 27-point mark in every game last month, including two 50-point explosions in his last five outings.
Isaiah Hartenstein 16 PTS | 15 REB | 6 AST | 41.8 FPS
Hartenstein has come back strong, recording 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists in three straight games since his injury. But his inconsistency on offense along with his declining defensive stats have been a letdown.
Jaylin Williams 6 PTS | 13 REB | 8 AST | 41.6 FPS
Williams’ scoring has cooled off lately, but he remained a decent option for deeper leagues with steady rebounding, ability to hit threes and pile up stocks.
Lu Dort 20 PTS | 6-10 3PT | 7 REB | 38.6 FPS
Dort has been held to under 6 points in his last four games but snapped out of it today while maintaining his rebounding numbers.
Sacramento Kings Top Performers:
De’Aaron Fox 20 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 32.8 FPS
Fox hasn’t looked like himself in recent weeks. He’s been held to 20 points or less in eight of his last nine games, with a noticeable drop in his overall production. His numbers will likely remain underwhelming unless a trade sparks a turnaround.
Malik Monk 19 PTS | 7 AST | 3 BLK | 40.3 FPS
Monk’s scoring has been streaky due to his inconsistency from three, but he’s maintained strong assist numbers and decent contributions in multiple categories. He’s already solidified his spot as a starter for the Kings, and a potential Fox trade could open the door for an even bigger role.
Domantas Sabonis 16 PTS | 7 REB | 5 AST | 34.9 FPS
Sabonis has been a standout in 9-cat formats, with consistent offensive production and improved free-throw shooting. His assist numbers have surged recently, culminating in three straight triple-doubles before this contest. However, his low defensive stats and high turnover rate remain his weaknesses.
Keegan Murray 14 PTS | 4-5 3PT | 5 REB | 24.5 FPS
Murray flashed plenty of promise last month, scoring in double figures in ten of twelve games, hitting 3+ threes in a six-game stretch, and delivering strong rebounding and elite defensive stats. With the potential for a major move by the team, his role is set to expand even further.
Keon Ellis 3 PTS | 3 REB | 2 STL | 14.6 FPS
Ellis has maintained his strong defensive presence despite his recent offensive dip.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
DeMar DeRozan 17 PTS | 2 REB | 1 AST
DeRozan has been stuck under 20 points in four straight games, and his overall impact has noticeably dwindled during this stretch.
