In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork on TNT, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured their sixth consecutive victory in a game against the Houston Rockets, highlighted by standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams. Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring with 31 points, including a season-high four 3-pointers, alongside 8 rebounds and 3 assists, extending the Thunder's lead to 96-79 with 7:28 to play. This achievement marked his third seven-game streak of scoring 30+ points, a feat he shares with Kevin Durant in Thunder history. Holmgren contributed significantly with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Williams added 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. The game featured impressive plays, including a reverse slam by Holmgren and a stepback by Gilgeous-Alexander to extend the lead. The Thunder's victory was also characterized by their defensive prowess, with notable blocks and second-chance points.
SGA popped off for 31 PTS to lead the Thunder to their 6th win in a row ⛈️ This is the third time that SGA has had a seven consecutive game streak of 30+ points with the Thunder. He joins Kevin Durant as the only players in OKC history to accomplish this three times 📊 https://t.co/L656JT0dEL
The @okcthunder pick up their 6th straight dub! ⚡️🔥 SGA: 31 PTS | 8 REB | 3 AST JDub: 24 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST Chet: 18 PTS | 13 REB | 3 BLK https://t.co/7PiTvEUNEO
SGA nails the stepback to extend the OKC lead 😮💨 https://t.co/udGnhQyPj0
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a season-high four 3-pointers. He's 4-6 from long range and has 31 points.
Chet lobs it up for the Gordon Hayward slam 😤 https://t.co/UxOhFZTwHv
Josh Giddey dimes J-Dub for the emphatic slam to increase OKC's lead in the 4Q! Rockets-Thunder on TNT https://t.co/4tZWtjBdqq
Chet throws it up to Gordon Hayward! https://t.co/Qhbd90SgPx
Just a casual fast break alley oop from Chet Holmgren to Gordon Hayward.
Big, loud dunks from Chet Holmgren and Jalen Wiliams, and the Thunder's lead is 96-79 with 7:28 to play. Chet up to 18 points, J-Dub 24.
SGA beats the shot clock with a difficult baseline fadeaway! Rockets-Thunder on TNT https://t.co/mkVeatqbKG
I am of the opinion that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is good.
Chet Holmgren protecting the paint for OKC in the 3Q 🚫 Rockets-Thunder on TNT https://t.co/dmMnyEybo9
Chet Holmgren catches the alley-oop and finishes with the REVERSE slam on the defender 😱 Rockets-Thunder on TNT https://t.co/IMAgchoViE
OH MY GOODNESS CHET HOLMGREN! 😱 https://t.co/elwCNq9TWD
OKC’s getting it done on both ends. 👌 Catch all the Thunder vs. Rockets action on Sportsnet One and stream on Sportsnet+. https://t.co/per5UISfx3
Hell of a tip-in by Isaiah Joe gives the Thunder its first second-chance points of the night (Rockets with 13).
Chet runs the break and rocks the rim off the Wallace dime! Rockets-Thunder on TNT https://t.co/jFAUwiZK2I
Chet and Sengun go back-to-back with huge denials 🚫 Rockets-Thunder on TNT https://t.co/bO0oD0WMWh
Chet doing WORK early in OKC. Blocks the shot and takes it coast-to-coast for the bucket 🔥 Rockets-Thunder on TNT https://t.co/1SEb8SLj2h
Obscure stat of the day: This season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has set the NBA record for most games in a single season with exactly 31 points. #NBA | #ThunderUp https://t.co/gfHcP6L49F