Mara Scores 18 as Thunder Beat Wizards
Aday Mara posted a season-high 18 points and 8 rebounds in Oklahoma City's win over Washington.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
Aday Mara scored a season-high 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting, adding 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks in 27 minutes as the Thunder won by a wide margin over the Wizards. He started the second night of a back-to-back.
Why it matters
Mara's production came in a start on the second half of a back-to-back, adding to his role in Oklahoma City's rotation. The performance offers a view of his interior impact on both ends of the floor.
Mara's 18 points were a season high, well above his 8.1-point season average through 10 games. He also grabbed 8 rebounds against a season average of 5.9, and his 1.9 blocks per game average was reflected in three blocks in this outing.
The players
Aday Mara
Aday Mara is a Thunder center who has been averaging 8.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.9 blocks through 10 games this season.
The details
Mara exploited Washington's interior defense on the offensive end while starting on the second night of a back-to-back. The Thunder played four games in the upcoming week, including matchups against the Trail Blazers, Clippers and Kings.
Timeline
Nov. 7, 2026: Mara scored a season-high 18 points against the Wizards.
Upcoming week: Thunder play four games, including against the Trail Blazers, Clippers and Kings.
Season Trajectory
Mara's 18-point game rose well above his season-to-date average of 8.1 points through 10 games, pointing to a larger role in the rotation. The Thunder's upcoming four-game week will test whether that output can be sustained across consecutive contests.
Mara's line of 18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks is a useful signal for fantasy managers weighing his value in standard formats. His expanded role on the second night of a back-to-back could affect how often he is started in the coming week.
The takeaway
Mara's season-high game suggests his role in Oklahoma City's frontcourt may be growing. Fantasy managers and Thunder followers should watch whether his minutes hold up across the four-game week.
What happens next
The Thunder play four games in the upcoming week, including against the Trail Blazers, Clippers and Kings.
Further reading
For more on the team, see Basketball coverage of Oklahoma City's rotation and recent results.
