Cason Wallace’s Resurgence Helps Thunder Dominate in Recent Games

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Cason Wallace is turning heads in his third season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The young guard is demonstrating his talents as both a lockdown defender and a sharpshooter. With this combination, he has become a key player for the Thunder.

In the early part of this season, Wallace has been an outstanding defender, averaging a league-leading 2.7 steals per game and holding a strong defensive rating of 105.9. However, his shooting started slowly, as he made only 28.6 percent of his three-point attempts in his first four games, a drop from his career average of 38.9 percent.

Fortunately for the Thunder, Wallace has bounced back recently. In the last three games, he has recorded impressive averages of 12.3 points, 1.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.3 steals, all while shooting 57.1 percent from the field and an impressive 58.3 percent from beyond the arc. This turnaround has been vital for the Thunder’s success.

The Thunder, who remained undefeated at 5-0 earlier this season, struggled offensively, sitting among the league’s lowest in three-point shooting percentage at 28.8 percent. With Wallace’s improved play, the team’s shooting has surged to an average of 40.0 percent from three-point range during this stretch, ranking eighth in the league.

Additionally, they lead the league in points per game, averaging 130.0 points while outscoring opponents by an average margin of 23.0 points over their last three games. Wallace’s contributions have been essential in refuting any doubts about the team’s offensive capabilities.

As the season progresses, Wallace’s performance could continue to be a driving force for the Thunder, pushing them toward greater achievements.