Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unstoppable on Thursday night, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a decisive 134-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Gilgeous-Alexander put on a stellar performance, finishing with a game-high 40 points in just 29 minutes on the court. He shot an impressive 17-26 from the field and made all five of his free-throw attempts. In addition to his scoring, Gilgeous-Alexander also contributed eight assists, three rebounds, and two steals.
Oklahoma City established an early lead in the first quarter and maintained their dominance throughout the game, heading into halftime with a commanding 75-49 advantage.
Jalen Williams also had a solid game for the Thunder, scoring 19 points while shooting 57.1 percent from the field. He grabbed six rebounds and dished out five assists.
This victory was a significant statement for the Thunder, who had previously lost narrowly to the Cavaliers in January. Fans were impressed by Gilgeous-Alexander's performance, with many calling for him to receive more MVP consideration.
Darius Garland led the way for the Cavaliers with 20 points and nine assists, while Donovan Mitchell struggled offensively, scoring just eight points on 3-15 shooting.
Cleveland faced challenges with turnovers against Oklahoma City's top-rated defense, committing 21 turnovers despite recording 32 assists.
Following the game, both the Thunder and the Cavaliers now have identical 34-6 records.
