Shai โขGilgeous-Alexander poured in 33 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder โcontinuedโฃ theirโค dominant run, defeating the Sacramento Kings and improving to a remarkable 15-1 on โคthe โseason. Oklahomaโค City’s victory was another โin a string of decisive wins, โeach decided by double digits, and further solidifies their position as โคa top team in the โWestern Conference.
The Thunder โare currently enjoying an unprecedented โstretch ofโข success, winning every game thus far with an average marginโ of 20.3 points. This latest triumph comes on the โheels of extraordinary victories, including a 24-point win over the Golden State Warriors and back-to-back 29-point routs of the Los Angeles Lakers last week. The team’sโข consistent performance signals a important leap forward, raising expectations for a deep playoff run and establishing oklahoma City as a legitimate championship contender.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, showcasing his scoring prowess throughout the contest. He was complemented by solid contributions from his โฃteammates, as the Thunder built and maintained a pleasant lead. Zach lavine of โขthe Kings briefly appeared to beat the first-half buzzer with a half-court shot, but the basket was disallowed, โleavingโ Oklahoma City โahead 58-50 at โคhalftime.
Late in the third quarter,Gilgeous-Alexander extended the Thunder’s advantage withโ a skillful play,banking in a โmid-range jumper while drawing a foul and converting the ensuing free throw โto put his team up 83-67.โ Oklahoma City carriedโค anโ 83-69 lead into the final โperiod. โค
former Thunder star Russell Westbrook, โขnow with theโฃ Kings, โคreceived aโค warm welcome from the Oklahoma City crowd, acknowledging his past contributions as โa leagueโ MVP in 2017 and a two-time scoring champion with the franchise. He finished with seven points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.
The kings will next travel to Memphis to โฃface the Grizzlies on Thursday โคnight. The Thunder will continue their roadโ trip, taking on the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
