Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another stellar performance, recording 31 points and eight assists to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.
Isaiah Hartenstein had a career night with 24 points on 11-of-15 shooting and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Joe contributed 19 points off the bench, hitting five 3-pointers. Chet Holmgren added 16 points and eight rebounds, and Alex Caruso chipped in 10 points as the Thunder (56-12) notched their third straight win and 10th victory in their last 11 games. The team also set a franchise record for most road wins in a season (27).
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double (21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists), the Bucks (38-29) struggled, losing for the fourth time in their last six games. Damian Lillard scored 19 points, while Gary Trent Jr. (12), Kevin Porter Jr. (11), and Kyle Kuzma (10) also reached double figures for Milwaukee.
The Thunder dominated the boards with a 50-34 rebounding advantage and shot 51.7% from the field. They extended their lead to 25 points in the third quarter and never looked back, despite a late push from Milwaukee.
Next, the Thunder look to extend their momentum, while the Bucks aim to regain their form in the playoff race.
