Thunder Defeat Knicks 126-101 After Streak Ended

The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from their first loss in 16 games with a commanding 126-101 victory over the New York Knicks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 39 points, while Isaiah Joe contributed a season-high 31 points, including 23 in the first half. The Thunder dominated the game early, finishing the first half with a 70-43 lead after a 36-12 run. The Knicks struggled offensively, with Jalen Brunson scoring 27 points and Karl-Anthony Towns adding 23, marking their fourth loss in five games. The Thunder's decisive performance included a 12-0 run at the end of the first quarter and a 19-5 surge in the second. This win comes after Oklahoma City's previous victory against New York that ended the Knicks' nine-game winning streak.