Author: Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman

The Thunder wore orange, the Hawks wore red and the lack of contrast on the court became a problem that had to be solved.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill pushed back against the stricter COVID-19 safety protocols the NBA announced Tuesday.

After a three-day hiatus, NBA games resume Saturday, and union president Chris Paul insists player voices will be as loud as ever moving forward.

The Thunder overcame a five-point deficit in the final minute of regulation, then took over in OT for a 119-107 win over the Rockets.

Players who leave must quarantine for four days when returning to the Disney complex as long as they test negative for the coronavirus each day out.