The Oklahoma City Thunder must have taken a page out of the playbook of the team that gives the Utah Jazz the most fits — the Houston Rockets.
In the first half of the Thunder’s game against the Jazz on Monday, Oklahoma City attempted 22 3-pointers as the team took a 52-49 lead into the break.
Twelve of OKC’s first 15 shots came from behind the arc. In total, they shot 45.5% from behind the arc, well over Utah’s 25% on 16 attempts from deep.
Wing Lu Dort led with 13 points. He made three 3s on five attempts. Center Al Horford also made three 3-pointers and he finished the half with 11 points.
Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forward Darius Bazley had seven points apiece.
Point guard Mike Conley led the Jazz with 13 points while guard Donovan Mitchell was held to five points on 2-for-10 shooting.
