After the Oklahoma City Thunder 's eight-point win (123-115) against the Portland Blazers, coach Mark Daigneault reacted to Deni Avdija 's 23 free-throw attempts amid a 31-point performance. In the same game, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his 93rd consecutive 20-point game . Daigneault, who in the past has referred to officiating as something beyond his control, explained its relevance throughout a closely contested game.

After the win, Daigneault addressed Avdija, attempting 23 of 37 free throws in the Thunder's victory against the Blazers on Sunday.

“Can't control the officiating and how the games get called. So, we control what we can,” Daigneault said. “There's plenty inside the game that we can control. I thought Avdija, tonight, shot 23 free throws, and

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