To cap off the preseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder utilized the first half against the Atlanta Hawks to get their starters some run. It was the final game before a week off, so this was the perfect chance to work out any rust.

Set to miss 5-6 weeks, OKC would have to reshuffle positions and promote Cason Wallace to the starting lineup. Nonetheless, it was a tight contest between the two teams before tragedy struck Thunder again. During a play in the second quarter, Jalen Williams landed awkwardly, suffering an ankle sprain. He wouldn't return.

Oklahoma City concluded their five-game preseason slate with a 104-99 victory over the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks. Ajay Mitchell scored five clutch-time points,