The Thunder's strong defensive performance — holding Phoenix to 29.3% shooting overall and 24.3% on 3-pointers — was juxtaposed with a minus-22 free-throw differential against the shorthanded Suns.Head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the Thunder's season free-throw discrepancy after the game.

Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder's convincing win over the Phoenix Suns, Mark Daigneault had something to get off his chest in his postgame interview. The Thunder's lack of calls continues to hover over them this season.

Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the third quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoeni

The Thunder signed Branden Carlson, according to a release from the team ( Twitter link via NBA insider Marc Stein). The deal will be a one-year, standard contract, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto ( Twitter link ).

With three centers sidelined, the Thunder have signed 7-footer Branden Carlson from the G League's Toronto Raptors 905.