The Thunder's strong defensive performance — holding Phoenix to 29.3% shooting overall and 24.3% on 3-pointers — was juxtaposed with a minus-22 free-throw differential against the shorthanded Suns.Head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the Thunder's season free-throw discrepancy after the game.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Aaron Wiggins talked to the local media after practice. Daigneault followed up on his postgame frustration on the lack of free-throw attempts the Thunder have had despite leading the league in drives.

The Thunder's lack of calls continues to hover over them this season. Through 13 games, the sample has grown too large to ignore. OKC leads the league by a wide margin in drives per game at 62. The second-placed Memphis Grizzlies are at 57.7.