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With the Thunder missing three of their top four players in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort, Giddey stepped up.
The second-year guard was an assist shy of a triple double as he finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.
But the best part of Giddey’s night was him orchestrating 30 first-quarter points with a depleted roster against a healthy Nuggets team many pencil in as a contender.
The Thunder were the worst offensive team last season and to put up 30 points in the first quarter is an impressive feat.
Giddey’s outside shooting was also a highlight. One of the biggest offseason Thunder storylines was shooting coach Chip Engelland’s impact on Giddey and one preseason game in, the results look good with a 2-of-2 shooting night.
Obviously, it’s way too soon to call things one way or the other with the Giddey and Engelland pairing, but for one night, all things look good.
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 4, 2022
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