SGA Scores 50 as Thunder Beat Suns 140-109

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a stunning performance with 50 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 140-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns, enhancing their record to 40-9. This marks Gilgeous-Alexander's third 50-point game in just seven outings, making him the ninth player in NBA history to achieve this feat. Despite a competitive first half where the Suns led 63-61, the Thunder surged after halftime with a remarkable 13-0 run and a 43-16 scoring spree in the third quarter. Kevin Durant was absent for the Suns due to a sprained ankle, contributing to their third consecutive loss. Oklahoma City capitalized on Phoenix's 22 turnovers, scoring 23 points off those mistakes. The Thunder's strong free throw performance, making 24 of 27 attempts, further solidified their dominant showing.