Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Helps Thunder Snap Skid in OT vs ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points, including a buzzer-beater and nine overtime points, ending the Thunder’s two-game losing streak, extending his 20-point streak to 109 games.
- On January 8, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points to lead the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129-125 overtime win over the Utah Jazz.
- After Lauri Markkanen's last-second putback put Utah Jazz ahead 114-112, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a 13-foot jumper at the buzzer, and a review confirmed the tying basket to force overtime.
- Shooting efficiently, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went 14-of-26 from the field, hit 17-of-19 free throws, added six rebounds and six assists, and committed no turnovers in 42 minutes.
- Snapping a two-game skid, Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 31-7 and remained atop the Western Conference, while the Utah Jazz dropped their fifth consecutive game.
- Gilgeous-Alexander's streak suggests he has scored at least 20 points in 19 straight games, the second-longest in NBA history, as Oklahoma City relies on free throws after a season-low 18.4% three-point night.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won Utah Jazz on Wednesday 129-125 in overtime, to break a two-beat run in a row. Gilgeous-Alexander shot quietly from near the punishment line at the end of the statutory time to force extra time. In the extension, he scored nine points. The Most Valuable Player of the previous campaign increased his match streak with at least 20 points to 109, the secon…
Gilgeous-Alexander to the rescue as Thunder sink Jazz in overtime
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 46 points as Thunder halt rare skid with OT win over Jazz
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 129-125 in overtime Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing skid.
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