Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder Past Clippers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-128 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring a career-high 45 points in their first game without Chet Holmgren, who will miss at least eight weeks due to a pelvic fracture. Gilgeous-Alexander also recorded nine assists, five steals, and two blocks, making NBA history with this stat line. Despite being out-rebounded 47-29 and facing injuries to key players, the Thunder managed to maintain a 20-point lead during the game. Jalen Williams contributed significantly with 28 points, while Norman Powell scored 31 for the Clippers before fouling out late in the game. The Thunder capitalized on the Clippers' 24 turnovers, scoring 32 points off them, and shot an impressive 22 of 23 from the free-throw line. This win marked the Thunder's continued success on the second night of back-to-back games, improving their record to 3-0 in such situations.