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Player grades: Thunder swat Hornets in 126-106 win

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sidestepping for the 3-pointer, Aaron Wiggins knocked down the outside shot in the waning seconds of the third quarter to give OKC a 33-point lead.

No funny business was involved in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 126-106 blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Entering the contest, the Thunder were heavy favorites as the Hornets were on the complete opposite side of the competitive spectrum — OKC is a contender while Charlotte eyes lottery odds.

In the Thunder’s wire-to-wire win, they quickly built a 39-19 lead following the first quarter.