The towering Zaragoza native played the most minutes for the Thunder, spending 25 minutes on the court, and delivered an almost perfect performance. Aday scored 22 points, going 10-for-10 from the field and missing just one free throw, while also contributing 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a block.
Second straight night of ADAY MARA taking the floor with the @okcthunder in preseason. Keep an eye on his performance against the Bucks ?????? ?22 POINTS ?6 REBOUNDS ?2 ASSISTS ¡10-for-10 from the field in 25 minutes! https://t.co/mhsa32SLWf — NBASpain (@NBAspain) October 8, 2026
With the Zaragoza native on the court, the Thunder enjoyed a +17 advantage on the scoreboard, providing another demonstration of the impact he could have at both ends of the floor. In addition, his rival for the position, Isaiah Hartenstein, was again left without playing time by the coach, while Mara had the chance to play alongside two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the first time.
The Thunder have three games remaining in their preparations before their opener against the San Antonio Spurs on October 21. The Oklahoma franchise will face the Atlanta Hawks on the 13th, the Indiana Pacers on the 14th and will conclude its preseason on the 16th against the Houston Rockets. These games will give Aday Mara further opportunities to earn his coach's trust and compete to become a key player on a team challenging for the championship.
