Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 factors in three quarters, main the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder to a 132-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at Paycom Middle. The Thunder improved to 22-1, marking their 14th consecutive win.
Gilgeous-Alexander was extremely environment friendly, making 10 of 12 area objectives and 11 of 12 free throws, extending his streak of 20-point video games to 95, the second-longest in NBA historical past behind Wilt Chamberlain. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams every added 15 factors, whereas Oklahoma Metropolis shot 56% from the sector and made 26 of 28 free throws.
Dallas, with out a number of key contributors, noticed Jaden Hardy lead with 23 factors and Naji Marshall contribute 18. Star rookie Cooper Flagg, averaging 27 factors over a three-game profitable streak, scored 16 within the loss. Anthony Davis struggled offensively, ending with simply two factors on 1-for-9 capturing.
The Thunder constructed a 63-48 halftime lead after Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 factors within the first two quarters. Oklahoma Metropolis then dominated the third quarter, outscoring Dallas 41-26, with Gilgeous-Alexander including 16 factors within the body to push the result in 104-74 getting into the fourth.
Dallas briefly closed the hole within the fourth however by no means critically threatened, because the Thunder’s environment friendly offense and powerful bench play managed the rest of the sport. Oklahoma Metropolis recorded 43 assists, 56% capturing, and 30 rebounds in comparison with Dallas’ 28 rebounds and 41-86 capturing.
The victory retains Oklahoma Metropolis atop the league standings, whereas the Mavericks fall to 8-16. Oklahoma Metropolis visits the Utah Jazz on Sunday, and Dallas hosts the Houston Rockets on Saturday.
