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 attempt

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.

With three centers sidelined, the Thunder have signed 7-footer Branden Carlson from the G League's Toronto Raptors 905.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a one-year, standard NBA deal with Branden Carlson, Ross Aroyo and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told @hoopshype. OKC needs