Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced a stunning efficiency because the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder avenged final week’s defeat by the Cleveland Cavaliers with a crushing victory.
The 26-year-old sunk 40 factors in 29 minutes to assist overwhelm the Thunder 134-114 on the Paycom Centre in Oklahoma Metropolis.
Canada’s Gilgeous Alexander was helped by Luguentz Dort’s 22 factors, whereas Jalen Williams added 19.
The end result leaves the groups on equivalent 34-6 information on the high of their respective conferences.
“It is the cream of the crop and clearly you need to check your self towards one of the best to search out out the place you actually are,” stated Gilgeous-Alexander.
“We examined ourselves and I believe we handed.”
Elsewhere, DeMar DeRozan scored 31 factors because the Sacramento Kings halted the Houston Rockets’ five-game successful streak with a 132-127 victory.
There have been additionally wins for the Phoenix Suns over the Washington Wizards, the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to victory over the Portland Path Blazers.