Thunder Extend Winning Streak, Beat Pacers

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 45 points in a 120-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers, marking his career-high tied. Despite falling behind by 15 points at one point, the Thunder rallied to secure their ninth consecutive win, led by Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive shooting and playmaking. Coach Mark Daigneault praised Gilgeous-Alexander, calling his performance a 'masterpiece' as he controlled the game and made crucial plays in the final moments. Meanwhile, Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton struggled significantly, scoring only four points, contributing to the team's loss and ending their five-game winning streak. Gilgeous-Alexander's recent form has positioned him as a serious contender in the MVP conversation, especially as the Thunder maintain the top spot in the Western Conference. The game highlighted the disparity in performance between the two teams, with Gilgeous-Alexander's brilliance overshadowing Haliburton's off night.