Thunder Sweep Hawks, Overcome Injuries in Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a convincing 135-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, showcasing their offensive prowess and depth despite injuries to key players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, supported by Lu Dort's 20 points, as the team executed a balanced scoring approach with six players reaching double figures. Despite losing Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe to injuries mid-game, the Thunder maintained control, highlighted by a decisive 17-0 third-quarter run. Atlanta's Trae Young was limited to 19 points, struggling with his shooting, while Onyeka Okongwu's 23 points and 23 rebounds were not enough to overcome the deficit. The Thunder's win marks a season series sweep over the Hawks and solidifies their dominance against the Eastern Conference with a 21-1 record. The team now prepares to face the San Antonio Spurs, with attention on the injury status of Holmgren and Joe.