The OKC Blue hit the court for their Opening Night on Friday, and it was rough. They fell 94-79 to the Mexico City Capitanes, starting their 2026-27 regular season with an 0-1 record. The biggest takeaway? Their offense looked flat out broken.
The Offensive Black Hole
This game was an immediate problem for the Blue, especially on the offensive end. They started slow, wrapping up the first quarter in a 28-21 hole. Things did not get better in the second frame, where they mustered a measly 14 points. That put them in a 44-35 deficit by halftime, and honestly, it felt worse than that.
The second half was more of the same story. They cut the deficit to single digits a couple of times, sure, but a real comeback never materialized. Another 22 points in the third quarter meant they were staring at a 71-57 deficit. Yikes. The fourth quarter offered no relief, with only 22 more points as the Capitanes stretched their lead to as many as 21 points. It was brutal to watch. The team shot a dismal 32% from the field and an even worse 9-of-39 (23.1%) from beyond the arc. They had just 14 assists on 28 baskets. When the source says there was “zero NBA talent on hand,” it starts to make a lot more sense why the offense was so stagnant.
Individual Bright Spots, But Not Enough
Even with the team’s struggles, a few Blue players tried to make something happen. Robert McCray V led the charge with 24 points on 8-of-23 shooting, including a solid 5-of-9 from three-point range. He added five assists and three rebounds. Zhaire Smith contributed 15 points on 6-of-14 shooting, though he struggled from deep, going 0-of-4. Anthony Pritchard also notched a double-double with 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds. Four Blue players scored in double digits, but it just was not enough to counter Mexico City.
On the Capitanes’ side, they showed a more cohesive attack. Zeke Mayo exploded for 25 points on 9-of-21 shooting, hitting 5-of-13 from three, and grabbing four rebounds. Chad Baker-Mazara was incredibly efficient with 22 points on just 6-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three, plus 10 rebounds. Rafael Castro added 10 points and six rebounds. The Capitanes shot 43% from the field and a blistering 41.9% from three, proving their offense was a different beast.
The Blue are now 0-1 to start the season. Opening Night losses can sting, but they also serve as a wake-up call. The team has to quickly figure out how to get their offense moving and string together some consistent scoring if they want to turn this early trend around.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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