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Payton Sandfort shines with 25 points in Thunder's Summer League loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:53 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Payton Sandfort shines with 25 points in Thunder's Summer League loss

Summary

The OKC Thunder lost 82-77 to the Atlanta Hawks in a Summer League game on July 6 in Salt Lake City. Payton Sandfort led OKC with 25 points, contributing significantly off the bench. Despite the loss, Sandfort's performance marks an improvement from his previous game, where he scored 13. Rookie Aday Mara also impressed with 10 points and nine rebounds. The Thunder will conclude their Salt Lake City Summer League play against the Utah Jazz on July 7 before heading to Las Vegas for more games.

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By the Numbers

•Thunder fall to 0-2 in Salt Lake City Summer League play.
•Payton Sandfort scores 25 points in 21 minutes off the bench.
•Aday Mara records 10 points and nine rebounds and four blocks.
•OKC's next game is against the Utah Jazz on July 7.
•Otega Oweh leaves with an apparent ankle injury.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Payton Sandfort shines in Thunder's second NBA Summer League contest
3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Aday Mara, Payton Sandfort shine for OKC Thunder in NBA Summer League loss vs Hawks

What they're saying

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Payton Sandfort erupted for 25 points off the bench, but the OKC Thunder still suffered a Summer League loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Here are takeaways.
— Yahoo Sports