The Oklahoma City Thunder showcased a strong performance in two consecutive games, first overpowering the Washington Wizards with a score of 147-106, marking a season-high in points for the team. Key players included Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, and Chet Holmgren with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The Thunder's shooting splits were impressive at 60/50/81. Against the Houston Rockets, the Thunder overcame a 16-point first-half deficit to win 123-110. Gilgeous-Alexander led with 36 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Holmgren added 29 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 blocks, including 19 points in the fourth quarter. The team's resilience and offensive power were on full display as they outscored the Rockets 66-48 in the second half.
Thunder 84 Rockets 74 End 3Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 26 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists (11 points in the third); Jalen Williams 18, 4, 3; Chet Holmgren 14, 7, 3 blocks.
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Thunder 60 Rockets 50 H | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists (4-8 FG, 2-4 3FG, 5-6 FT); Jalen Williams 16, 3, 2. Chet Holmgren 11, 6, 2 blocks. OKC outscored HOU 32-21 in the second.
Rockets 29 Thunder 28 End 1Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 10 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Josh Giddey 9 points. OKC 11-23 FGs, 2-10 3FGs, HOU 10-25, 5-11.
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Thunder beat the Rockets 123-110. - SGA: 36-5-7 +3 steals - Chet: 29-8-7 + 3 blocks (19 pts in the fourth quarter) - Dub: 22-4-5 - Dort: 16 (4-6 from 3) - Giddey: 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals Rockets with just 48 points in the second half.
Thunder 123 Rockets 110 F | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 36 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Chet Holmgren 29, 8, 7, 3 blocks; Jalen Williams 22, 4, 5; Lu Dort 16, 5. OKC trailed by 16 in the first half, outscored HOU 66-48 in the second.
Thunder 87 Rocket 83 End 3Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals; Jalen Williams 17, 3, 3; Lu Dort 13, 4, 2; Chet Holmgren 10, 6, 6, 2 blocks. OKC outscores HOU 30-21 in the third.
Rockets 62 Thunder 57 H | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 18 points; Jalen Williams 14; Lu Dort 11. Houston led by as many as 16 points, hit 11 of 22 3-pointers to OKC's 6 of 16.
Rockets 34 Thunder 31 End 1Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 11 points and Lu Dort 11 points each. OKC 5-9 3FG, HOU 8-15.
Thunder beat the Wizards 147-106. - SGA: 30-7-9 (10-17 shooting) - Chet: 25 and 10 rebounds + 2 blocks - Giddey: 12-7-3 - Dub: 11 and 5 assists - Kenrich: 12 (4-6 from 3) - Wallace: 13 (3-5 from 3) - Wiggins: 12 OKC's shooting splits: 60/50/81.
Thunder 147, Wizards 106 F | Season high in points for OKC. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists; Chet Holmgren 25, 10, 2 blocks; Josh Giddey 12, 7, 3; Kenrich Williams 12 (4-5 3FG); Jalen Williams 11, 5 assists.
Thunder 117 Wizards 81 End 3Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists; Chet Holmgren 25, 10, 2 steals; Josh Giddey 12, 7, 3; Kenrich Williams 12 (4-5 3FG); Jalen Williams 11, 5 assists. OKC has at least 37 points in each quarter.
Thunder 80 Wizards 57 H | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 20 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Chet Holmgren 19, 8, 3 blocks; Jalen Williams 11, 1, 4. Corey Kispert with 19 points for WAS. OKC closed the 2Q on a 26-9 run.
Thunder 41 Wizards 28 End 1Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 14 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Kenrich Williams 9 points (3-3 3FG); Chet Holmgren 5 points, 5 rebounds.