NBA: Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander Drops 33 as Oklahoma City Thunder Grab Seventh Straight Win
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have continued their dominant form this season, with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander leading the charge. In a 113‑99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, the Thunder secured their seventh straight win, improving to 15‑1 on the season.
Gilgeous‑Alexander leads with 33 points
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander was in full flow, registering 33 points to pace the Thunder’s offense. His scoring burst helped Oklahoma City maintain control throughout the contest, while the Kings simply couldn’t keep pace.
Supporting cast steps up
Complementing Gilgeous‑Alexander’s standout performance, Chet Holmgren added 21 points, and Lu Dort was particularly dangerous in the second half—he scored all 14 of his points after halftime, including 11 in the fourth quarter.
Kings falter amid losing streak
The Kings, meanwhile, are now losers of seven straight. Dennis Schroder contributed 21 points and DeMar DeRozan added 17, but it wasn’t enough. Big man Domantas Sabonis missed the game due to soreness in his left knee, leaving the Kings undermanned.
Thunder’s streak: dominance across the board
Since suffering their only loss of the season to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Thunder have won every game they've played — all by double digits and at an average margin of 20.3 points per outing. Included in that run is a 24‑point demolition of the Golden State Warriors and a 29‑point hammering of the Los Angeles Lakers on back‑to‑back nights at home.
What this means moving forward
This win underlines OKC’s status as a genuine contender, and their consistency is perhaps even more impressive than the raw results. With Gilgeous‑Alexander playing like a bona fide star and Holmgren and Dort embracing their roles, the Thunder look poised to stay atop the league.
Head‑to‑Head (h2h stats) & matchup takeaway
Against the Kings this season, the Thunder are a perfect 3‑0, underscoring their tactical edge and playoff‑style toughness. The Kings meanwhile will have to regroup quickly if they hope to break this skid.
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