After the game, Holmgren shared his thoughts on Daigneault’s approach. “His philosophy is exactly what mine would be if I was a coach. You don’t get to take the fouls home,” Holmgren said. The Thunder's player comment reflects his trust in his coach and his understanding of the game. Daigneault also explained his reasoning.

Fully rested, the Thunder will host the Denver Nuggets in a highly-anticipated home back-to-back on Sunday and Monday. The two games could swing undecided voters to Shai Gilgeous-

After building a 21-point lead, the Thunder saw their advantage dissipate to two in the fourth quarter. Without Oklahoma City’s All-Star tandem, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, or the rest of its starting lineup to save them, the Thunder persevered in the final frame — which stood out most for coach Daigneault.