Ajay Mitchell puts Oklahoma City Thunder ahead after early deficit

First lead for Oklahoma City since a 3-0 start in Q1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Ajay Mitchell puts the Thunder ahead 👏 It's OKC's first lead since they were up 3-0 early in Q1! https://t.co/5AzcTWHVy Via @NBA on X

What happened: With the game in progress, the Oklahoma City Thunder hold an 84-72 lead following Ajay Mitchell's go-ahead basket.

Why it matters: Mitchell is contributing to the live rotation after nearing full recovery from a calf strain during the offseason, while Oklahoma City also targeted the guard for a contract extension.

What to watch: Play remains in progress as the Thunder look to maintain their advantage through the remainder of the contest.

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@NBA 2026-10-23T03:37:24.007331+00:00

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