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Jordi Fernandez speaks after historically embarrassing loss to Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Wednesday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets looking to win their 10th in a row.

As for the Nets, they were looking to end a four-game losing streak.

However, without Egor Demin, Day'Ron Sharpe and Michael Porter Jr., that proved to be a tall task.

Oklahoma City dominated from the opening tip, putting Brooklyn on the wrong side of the history books.

The Thunder allowed Brooklyn to score just 24 points in the first half, a historically low total.

Brooklyn's 24 points in the first half were the second-lowest first half total since the shot-clock era began.

Additionally, it marked the lowest points scored in a first half in over 10 years.

Although the Nets would put up more points in the second half, they still fell in blowout fashion, losing by 29 points at home.

Chaney Johnson and Josh Minott were the lone bright spots off the bench, combining for 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals.

Following the game, head coach Jordi Fernandez spoke about the lackluster performance saying: “Obviously you feel embarrassed when you score 24 points in a half of basketball.”

“Our readiness to play the game was not there,” said Fernández. “I expect our guys to play every minute like it’s the hardest minute you’ll play in your life and it didn’t happen."

As a result of the loss, Brooklyn has now fell in 15 of their last 17 games.

They'll host the Knicks Friday before setting out on a four-game West Coast road trip.

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