Thunder's upset loss to Hornets marks sixth loss in last 12 games
The two teams split their regular-season series 1–1, with each team winning on the other's home floor. Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
The Hornets (13–23 at the time) shocked the Thunder (30–7), who were coming off their first Western Conference loss of the season just a day prior. Charlotte seized control in the second quarter with a , building a 17-point halftime lead that they extended to as much as 30 points in the fourth. Thunder's upset loss to Hornets marks sixth loss
: The Hornets' defense, particularly the effort of Sion James on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), held the league's No. 2 scorer to just 21 points on 7-of-21 shooting. Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder