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Thunder keep finding help, give Shai Gilgeous-Alexander another early finish

The Thunder played their third game in four nights Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spent the fourth quarter watching. That’s a pretty good way to handle a crowded schedule. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and handed out nine assists in 29 minutes as…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 6:38 AM
Thunder keep finding help, give Shai Gilgeous-Alexander another early finish
Key Things to Know
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rested the entire fourth quarter as the Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards 114-75.
  • The victory marks Oklahoma City's third straight win, pushing their regular-season record to 8-2.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander posted 30 points and nine assists in just 29 minutes of action.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Washington Wizards 114-75, improving to an 8-2 record. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 30 points and nine assists in 29 minutes, allowing him to rest on the bench for the entire fourth quarter during OKC's third game in four nights.

Supporting production came from Jared McCain, who scored 19 points, including 17 before halftime. Rookie center Aday Mara added a career-high 18 points on 80 percent shooting along with three blocks and his first career NBA 3-pointer, easing the workload on Gilgeous-Alexander.

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