Tuesday Thunder practice notes: Mark Daigneault, Jalen Williams

The best quotes and paraphrases from the Thunder’s practice on Tuesday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Tuesday following their 129-119 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and rookie wing Jalen Williams spoke with the media following practice.

Daigneault talked about the Thunder’s defensive leakage over the last few weeks and reiterated how effort is not the problem. Williams confirmed he no longer needs to wear a mask that protected his surgically-repaired face.

The Thunder will play the Denver Nuggets for the second game of the current three-game home stand on Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Here are the best quotes and paraphrases from the two scrums.