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Isaiah Joe struggles in playoffs after strong Thunder regular season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:16 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Isaiah Joe struggles in playoffs after strong Thunder regular season

Summary

Isaiah Joe had a standout regular season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging 11.1 points and shooting 42.3% from three-point range. However, during the playoffs, his role diminished significantly as he posted a 34.8% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, leading to decreased minutes. Joe was a key contributor in the regular season but could not carry that performance into the postseason, paralleling issues from the previous year. Moving forward, Joe plans to work on his shooting mechanics during the offseason as he aims to regain playoff trust from the Thunder coaching staff.

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Status Watch

•Joe averaged 11.1 points in 71 regular season games.
•He decreased three-point shooting to 34.8% in the playoffs.
•Joe's minutes fell from 14 per game in Round 1 to 9 in Round 3.
•He expressed a desire to improve his shot for next season.
•Joe received a grade of B+ for the regular season, reflecting playoff struggles.

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10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Isaiah Joe report card: Thunder guard's regular-season success didn't carry over

What they're saying

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Isaiah Joe had the best regular season of his career. But then, as was the case last year, Joe’s role was drastically reduced in the playoffs.
— Yahoo Sports

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