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Nikola Topić Enters Thunder Game for First Time Since Cancer Diagnosis
Nikola Topić returned to professional basketball after chemotherapy, scoring his first NBA points and receiving a standing ovation during his Oklahoma City Thunder debut.
- On Feb 12, 2026, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić made his NBA debut after being upgraded to available against the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Following a testicular procedure at MD Anderson in October, Nikola Topić completed chemotherapy in December and recently played two games in the G League.
- Stat lines from the G League and debut show Topić's readiness to contribute on both ends: on Feb. 10, he scored 22 points in 19 minutes and in his NBA debut logged 12 minutes with 1-for-3 shooting, one rebound and one assist.
- He received a loud standing ovation upon checking into the game late in the first quarter at Paycom Center, joining the Oklahoma City Thunder missing key creators.
- Having missed last season due to a torn ACL, Nikola Topić's NBA return follows careful rehab and a G League ramp-up, which Thunder General Manager Sam Presti said doctors are `extremely positive` about.
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