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Nikola Topić Helps Thunder Past Nets in Second NBA Game, Speaks Publicly After Cancer Treatment

He detailed chemotherapy, crediting the Thunder organization alongside fans for their support.

Overview

  • Topić recorded 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 11 minutes in a 105-86 win over the Nets, sparking a key fourth-quarter push.
  • Head coach Mark Daigneault praised him as one of the NBA’s rare pure point guards who can organize and run a team.
  • Addressing media for the first time since his October testicular cancer diagnosis, Topić described the challenges of chemotherapy.
  • He said each step has felt better after an ACL layoff and treatment, progressing from a short G League stint to two NBA outings.
  • Chet Holmgren commended Topić’s strength and character, as Oklahoma City prepares to host Cleveland on Sunday.