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The Oklahoma City Thunders search for their first Summer League victory continues.
Despite another encouraging performance from first-round picks Bennett Stirtz and Aday Mara, the Thunder fell 106-103 to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
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Denver Nuggets last night (106-103 L) - Las Vegas Summer League: MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) July 15, 2026 14 Points on 6/6 FG, 1/5 FT (20.0%), 7 Rebounds (3 Off.
Rebs), 6 Assists (3 TOV), 3 PF, and a +/- of +3 in 25:17 minutes played.
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pic.twitter.com/Dv9l5YLf3t Stirtz led Oklahoma City with 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting while continuing to show his playmaking ability alongside Mara.
The two connected on several highlight plays throughout the night, including an alley-oop from Stirtz to the 7-foot-3 center.
Mara turned in one of his most complete performances of Summer League, finishing with 14 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting to go with seven rebounds and six assists.
The rookie center also showcased his passing ability with a between-the-legs assist that led to another Thunder basket before finishing with a floater moments later.
Payton Sandfort added 19 points and seven rebounds for Oklahoma City.
Second-round pick Oteha Oweh remains out with that ankle injury after being seen in a walking boot last week in Utah.
Denver was led by Trevon Brazile, who erupted for a game-high 32 points on 11-of-19 shooting.
The Thunder dropped to 0-6 across the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer League schedules.
Oklahoma City will have one final opportunity to pick up its first win Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks.
This no-look dime from the 12th overall pick NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2026 Aday Mara finds Payton Sandfort for his 5th assist of the game! Close contest in the 3rd quarter..
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