OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 27 points and 10 assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 127-101 on Sunday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander , the NBA's leading scorer, sat out Friday's loss at Dallas with a sprained right wrist. He looked fine against the Nets — he made 8 of 14 field goals and all 10 of his free throw attempts. He also had four steals.Isaiah Joe scored 24 points and made eight 3-pointers for the Thunder .The Thunder have the best record in the Western Conference, and the victory clinched Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault's spot as an All-Star head coach.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives against Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson and center Nic Claxton during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Oklahoma City. AP PHOTOTakeawaysNets: Brooklyn shot just 42.5 percent against the Thunder, who lead the league in defensive rating.Thunder: Daigneault, last season's NBA Coach of the Year, might be doing a better job this year.
Has 27 Points 10 Assists To Lead Thunder Past Nets 127-101
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