Oklahoma City Thunder’s undrafted rookie Branden Carlson’s unwavering effort earned him first-quarter minutes from head coach Mark Daigneault. In the first quarter and starting center Isaiah Hartenstein’s absence,

The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Monday. This comes a day after their blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned from a one-game absence. The Thunder will have a much-needed two-day break after a busy schedule in recent weeks.

By virtue of clinching the best record in the West, Daigneault has earned a spot as a head coach in the NBA All-Star Game.