Simpson closed with 13 points (5-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one block across 47 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 120-101 loss to the Lakers.
The Thunder once again employed a bizarre rotation, using only six players -- five of whom saw at least 43 minutes of action. Simpson led the way at 47 minutes and set new career bests in points, rebounds and assists. The rare point guard who relies heavily on a hook shot, Simpson is a unique young prospect, but he'll likely have trouble securing a full-time roster spot in 2022-23.
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Thunder's Zavier Simpson: Notches 11 assists in loss
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Simpson posted four points (2-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, 11 assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 137-101 loss to the Jazz.
Simpson logged 39 minutes in his second NBA game after playing 44 minutes in his NBA debut one day prior. He shot poorly Wednesday but thrived as a producer, dishing a game-high 11 assists. Oklahoma City has been ravaged by injuries and has shut down multiple players, so Simpson should continue to see substantial opportunity over the team's final two games of the campaign.
