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Thunder coach praises Ajay Mitchell: His efficient offense masks his defensive ability

3:25pm, 31 October 2025Basketball

October 31st NBA regular season news, the Thunder defeated the Wizards 127-108 at home. After the game, Thunder coach Daignault singled out Ajay Mitchell for his praise for his defense.

"With his efficient offense and scoring, his defensive ability has been overlooked," Daignault said. "I am also impressed by his defense."

In the whole game, Ajay Mitchell played 30 minutes, shooting 6 of 15, 2 of 7 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, scoring 20 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 2 steals, with a plus-minus value of +9!

Mitchell was the No. 38 pick last year. He averaged 18.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game at the beginning of this season.

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