{
  "id": 18814157,
  "title": "Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell reveals aggressive approach after scoring a career-high",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/thunders-ajay-mitchell-reveals-aggressive-approach-after-scoring-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T23:25:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thunder-ajay-mitchell-reveals-aggressive-232528980.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma City Thunder player Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points in the team's recent 128-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell, who has been the second-leading scorer for the Thunder since three key players were injured, described his aggressive approach during his postgame press conference. He explained that he focuses on being aggressive and not worrying about the outcome of each possession. Mitchell shot 14-for-20 from the floor, including four three-pointers, and contributed five assists and a rebound. Since the injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder have managed to secure four wins. Mitchell emphasized the importance of staying confident and focused, regardless of whether shots are falling or not. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised the team's progress, acknowledging the challenges of playing without most of their core players. The Thunder will host the Washington Wizards on Saturday as part of a back-to-back.",
  "summary": "For the second time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell set a new career high with 35 points in a 128-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. While Mitchell has often been the second-leading scorer since the Thunder lost three starters due to long-term injures, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 28 points on 11-for-22 […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell reveals aggressive…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}