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Ajay Mitchell scores 30 in Thunder's win against Suns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 6:27 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Ajay Mitchell scores 30 in Thunder's win against Suns

Summary

Ajay Mitchell started in place of Jalen Williams for the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the team with a career-high 30 points in a 125-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns. This opportunity arose after Williams was sidelined for the season due to a fractured left fibula and dislocated ankle. Head coach Mark Daigneault praised Mitchell's performance and noted his skills on both ends of the court. The Thunder also faced challenges with starting guard Cason Wallace expected to undergo shoulder surgery. The team plans to face the Dallas Mavericks next.

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•Ajay Mitchell recorded 30 points, five assists, and one block.
•Jalen Williams will undergo season-ending surgery.
•Cason Wallace is expected to have shoulder surgery.
•Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 26 points.
•Thunder will play against the Dallas Mavericks next.

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6:27 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder’s Mark Daigneault celebrates Ajay Mitchell’s ‘unique skill’ in 1st start in place of Jalen Williams

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OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti confirmed that Jalen Williams will undergo season-ending surgery for a fractured left fibula and a dislocated ankle, Ajay Mitchell got the nod to start for head coach Mark Daigneault. Oklahoma City’s starting guard Cason Wallace is expected to undergo shoulder surgery as well. Without two of […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault celebrates Ajay Mitchell’s ‘unique skill’ in 1st start in place of Jalen Williams appeared first on ClutchPoin
— Yahoo Sports

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