What happened: Brook Lopez scored 26 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including 3-of-8 from three, as the LA Clippers beat the Thunder 113-112 on Friday. That is nearly double his 13.6 points per game in 2026-27 through 10 games.
Why it matters: At 38, Lopez met a threshold only a short list of players aged 38 or older have reached: 10 or more field goals, 3 or more threes and 30 or more minutes in a game. The list includes LeBron James (42 times), Reggie Miller, Stephen Curry, Eddie Johnson, Michael Jordan, Grant Hill, Vince Carter and Jamal Crawford.
By the numbers: Lopez is averaging 13.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in 2026-27 through 10 games. Oklahoma City is 8-5 through 13 games, on a three-game losing streak, and sits eighth in the standings.
What to watch: Oklahoma City looks to end its three-game skid after dropping the one-point decision.