Thunder – Nuggets 96-84
Ajay Mitchell sets new career high with five steals
Ajay Mitchell scored 12 points, shot 5-of-11 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line, recorded five steals and one block, as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 96-84.
The five steals marked a new career high for the 6-foot-4 Oklahoma City Thunder player, surpassing his previous best of four. He also added a block and three turnovers in 23 minutes of play.
Mitchell’s shooting was 5-of-11 from the field, a 45.5 percent conversion rate, slightly below his last season’s average of 48.5 percent. He did not connect on any of his four three-point attempts, but he was perfect from the line, making both free-throw attempts. His 23 minutes were a bit less than the 25.8 minutes he averaged last season.
While he was on the floor, the Thunder outscored the Nuggets by ten points. Denver Nuggets - Oklahoma City Thunder 84-96.
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- Aday Mara · 2 PTS
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