Aday Mara shines with 18 points in Thunder's win over Wizards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

In Oklahoma City, the Thunder triumphed over the Wizards 114-75 on November 7, 2026. Rookie Aday Mara made a notable impact, scoring a season-high 18 points in his second career start, going 8-for-10 from the field. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Mara’s consistency despite the challenges faced by rookies in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed significantly with 30 points, helping the team to its fourth consecutive win, improving their record to 8-2. The Thunder will next face the Portland Blazers on Tuesday.
- •Thunder defeat Wizards 114-75 on November 7, 2026.
- •Aday Mara scores 18 points in his second start.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adds 30 points for the Thunder.
- •Team improves to 8-2 with fourth straight win.
- •Next game for Thunder is against the Portland Blazers.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — What impressed Mark Daigneault most about Aday Mara’s breakout Thunder performance
"OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacted to rookie Aday Mara’s season-high 18 points after a 114-75 blowout win over the Washington Wizards. While Jared McCain led the Thunder’s bench in scoring in Saturday’s win at the Paycom Center, Mara stuffed the stat sheet in his second-career start, going 8-for-10, including […] The post What impressed Mark Daigneault most about Aday Mara’s breakout Thunder performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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