Thunder lose promising rookie to apparent serious injury vs. Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in overtime, 114-112, in the preseason at Paycom Center on Tuesday. Zhaire Smith sank the game-winning bucket with 45.6 seconds left. The win, however, came at a cost for the Thunder, as Otega Oweh suffered a lower-body injury in overtime. He collapsed to the floor and grabbed his right ankle. He […] The post Thunder lose promising rookie to…
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers, 114-112, at Paycom Center on Tuesday. However, the win came at a high price for the team, as rookie Otega Oweh suffered a severe lower-body injury in overtime. Zhaire Smith secured the win with a game-winning shot with 45.6 seconds remaining in regulation.
Oweh, who was acquired in a draft-day trade from the Miami Heat, had eight points and three rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench before the injury. He was carried to the locker room by Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein, with the severity of his injury appearing grave. Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic tweeted, "OT in the preseason should be illegal."
Oweh's injury is reminiscent of Tyrese Haliburton's torn Achilles during a playoff game in Oklahoma City last season. The Thunder will conclude their preseason with a game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
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