Overview
- The Atlanta Hawks erased a 26-11 first-quarter deficit to win 82-77 on Monday in Salt Lake City, outscoring Oklahoma City 50-32 across the second and third quarters.
- Rookie Zuby Ejiofor led Atlanta with 19 points, 15 rebounds and three assists as the Hawks shot 12-for-36 from three and recorded nine steals and six blocks.
- Payton Sandfort scored a game-high 25 points in 21 minutes off the bench for Oklahoma City and remains in the Thunder's Summer League and G League development pipeline despite being waived July 2.
- OKC rookie Aday Mara showed rim protection and size with 10 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, giving the Thunder staff a clear defensive evaluation point.
- Otega Oweh exited late with an apparent left-ankle injury and no update has been provided, which could affect OKC's rotations as the team plays Utah next and continues evaluations in Las Vegas.