In a game against the Hornets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder showcased an impressive performance with 31 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 blocks, and 5 steals. The Thunder dominated the Hornets with a final score of 126-106. Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace also contributed significantly to the victory. In another game against the Raptors, the Thunder achieved a remarkable comeback, winning 135-127 in double overtime. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stood out with 23 points, 14 assists, and 9 rebounds, while five Thunder players scored 20 or more points, including Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, and Aaron Wiggins.
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The Thunder had five players score 20+ points in their double OT win vs. the Raptors ⚡ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: ▪️ 23 PTS | 14 AST | 9 REB https://t.co/FiQS1TCVRN
Thunder 135 Raptors 127 F (2OT) | Five Thunder players with 20 or more points: Josh Giddey 24, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23, Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort 22 each, Aaron Wiggins 20. OKC rallies from 23 points down in the third quarter to win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did it all in the Thunders' 2OT win over the Raptors 💪 ◽️ 23 points ◽️ 14 assists ◽️ 9 rebounds ◽️ 3 blocks ◽️ 2 steals https://t.co/jZPjNdvBlR
Aaron Wiggins with a 3-pointer on a play created by Kenrich Williams' huge rebound tap-out to SGA. Wiggins has 20 points, the fifth Thunder player tonight to get to at least 20. OKC up 130-123, 1:39 2OT.
Thunder 118 Raptors 118 End 1OT | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blocks Gary Trent Jr. at the buzzer and we're going to a second OT. Huge defensive play from SGA after he missed a tough shot at the other end that could have put OKC in front.
Thunder 126 Hornets 106 F | That fourth quarter was a bit of a tough hang, but OKC cruises behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 blocks and 5 steals. Chet Holmgren 16, 6, 3, 2 blocks. Cason Wallace 12 points, Ousmane Dieng 11.
Thunder beat the Hornets 126-106. - SGA: 31-3-9 + 5 stls + 3 blks (11-15 shooting) - Chet: 16-6-3 + 2 blocks - Wallace: 12 (5-7 shooting) - Dieng: 11 (4-5 shooting) - Wiggins: 10 and 4 assists
Thunder 105 Hornets 72 End 3Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 31 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 blocks, 5 steals. Probably not going to get a chance to chase the 22nd 5x5 in NBA history with this lead. Chet Holmgren 16, 6, 3, 2 blocks.
Thunder 73 Hornets 42 H | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 18 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, 5 steals. Cason Wallace 10 points. Chet Holmgren 8, 3, 2, 2 blocks and a steal.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with his fourth steal of the first half and leaves it for a Cason Wallace dunk, SGA's seventh assist of the half. Thunder leads the Hornets 68-48, 1:43 2Q.
Thunder with 20 points in the paint, Hornets with 19 points.
Thunder 39 Hornets 19 End 1Q | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 10 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, 3 steals. OKC made 7 of 13 3-pointers; Cason Wallace was 2 for 4.