Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point performance leads the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, handing the Cavs their worst loss of the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploded for 40 points and eight assists in just three quarters, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 134-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers . The win marked the Thunder's fourth consecutive triumph and propelled both teams to matching 34-6 records, the best in the NBA . The Cavaliers, who had previously defeated the Thunder in their first encounter on January 8th, suffered their worst loss of the season.
Lu Dort contributed a season-high 22 points, while Jalen Williams added 19 for Oklahoma City. Cleveland's Darius Garland scored 20 points and dished out nine assists, and Jarrett Allen chipped in with 13 points. However, Cleveland's top scorer, Donovan Mitchell, was held in check, managing only eight points on a dismal 3-for-15 shooting performance.Oklahoma City asserted their dominance from the outset. After trailing 12-10 early, they unleashed a devastating 22-2 run to close the first quarter, establishing a commanding 32-14 lead. Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the attack, racking up 15 points in the opening period. His scoring prowess continued in the second quarter, with 11 points in a three-minute span, propelling the Thunder to a substantial 75-49 halftime advantage. The Thunder reached new heights in the third quarter, matching their season high with 44 points, extending their lead to 119-81.The Cavaliers, renowned for their stifling defense, were completely outmatched. Oklahoma City shot an impressive 60.3% from the field in the first three quarters. The Thunder's victory was even more remarkable considering they were missing key player Isaiah Hartenstein, their leading rebounder, due to a strained left calf. Despite Hartenstein's absence, Oklahoma City controlled the boards and dominated every aspect of the game. Their relentless offensive onslaught and suffocating defense proved too much for the Cavaliers to handle
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