In the world of professional basketball, there are moments that leave fans in awe and players etching their names into the history books. Such was the case when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the young and talented point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, scored an astonishing 36 points to lead his team to their fifth consecutive victory.
Gilgeous-Alexander's performance was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment he stepped onto the court, it was evident that he possessed a unique blend of skill, athleticism, and determination. His ability to navigate through defenders with ease and finish at the rim left spectators in awe. Moreover, his shooting accuracy from beyond the arc showcased his versatility as a player.
Oklahoma City has won eight of nine. During that stretch, the Thunder have beaten defending champion Denver twice, ended the Los Angeles' Clippers win streak at nine, beaten Minnesota - the top team in the West - by 23, and now topped the Celtics.
Boston led 61-58 at halftime behind 18 points from Porzingis. Gilgeous-Alexander kept the Thunder in it with 17.
The Thunder got off to a strong start in the second half. Giddey's deep 3-pointer gave Oklahoma City a 76-69 lead. It got so frustrating for the Celtics that coach Joe Mazzulla was called for a technical during the period. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting in the quarter to help Oklahoma City take a 98-86 edge into the fourth.
The Celtics have played three of the bottom teams in the league over their last three games. They struggled to get the win against both the Pistons and the Raptors, but they did get the wins. Then they had a wire-to-wire blow out win against the Spurs. The Celtics were short handed for each of those wins. However, as of now, they have a clear injury report for this game. Things don’t get easier for the Celtics in January. They have the third hardest schedule with opponent winning percentage of .554 and four back to backs in the month.
The Thunder’s young players probably shouldn’t be so poised. So confident, so capable of winning games. But it’s just how they’ve stroked their brushes.
This game serves as a reminder of why basketball is such an exhilarating sport - its unpredictability keeps fans engaged until the final buzzer. Both teams displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout this contest, leaving spectators eager for future matchups between these talented squads.
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