Brunson Records Double-Double and Sustains Black Eye in Loss to Thunder

Brunson tallied 16 points and a season-high 15 assists in a 103-100 loss to the Thunder, though he struggled with efficiency, shooting 5-for-18 and missing a late game-tying three. He briefly exited in the third quarter with a leg injury after taking a charge and later revealed he suffered a black eye during the game. Brunson expressed frustration over officiating, specifically regarding a collision with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that went uncalled.