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Thunder Beat Nets 105-86 in Badly-Needed Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a much-needed 105-86 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, overcoming a sluggish start to dominate the second half.

The Thunder rallied from a 23-21 first-quarter deficit to build a 50-33 halftime lead. Nikola Topic showcased his speed with a transition layup, while coach Mark Daigneault earned a rare technical foul for arguing a call on Cason Wallace.

Oklahoma City maintained control in the second half, even as things got feisty between Alex Caruso and Noah Clowney. The win snaps a rough stretch for the short-handed champions.