Oklahoma City Thunder: 2017-18 player grades for Terrance Ferguson

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 9: Terrance Ferguson #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is introduced before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 9, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 9: Terrance Ferguson #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is introduced before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 9, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Highlights

In early January, Terrance Ferguson had a 24-point game against the Los Angeles Lakers on national television.

Ferguson put his two-way playing skills on full display as well, finishing with three steals. He played 33 minutes, made nine of his 12 shots, nailed six of nine 3-pointers and set a new career high in scoring.

That game was a coming-out party for him under the bright lights of Los Angeles where he took over the second half and showed that he does have skill on the NBA level. He even threw down a windmill dunk that impressed the crowd.

It’s important to mention that Ferguson started the game and for a first round pick to perform well under those conditions, it should do wonders for his confidence going into next year if he can continue capitalizing on his opportunities.

Ferguson had two other games against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies where he scored 12 points. That represented his second-highest point totals of the season.