Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) guards Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee, left, talks with forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee talks with guard Vasilije Micic (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) guards Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) guards Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (30) guards Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)