What happened: Aday Mara was blocked twice on the same possession before finishing with a poster dunk, per NBC's NBA account.

Why it matters: The 7'3 rookie has been a steady presence for Oklahoma City, averaging 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 2026-27 through 11 games. He has posted 19 blocks in under 20 minutes per game, and earlier this week caught a ball at the top of the backboard.

By the numbers: 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.

What to watch: Mara and the Thunder continue the regular season schedule.

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