Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his extraordinary scoring streak and powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 126-107 comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers, keeping their perfect NBA season alive.
The reigning NBA and Finals MVP tallied 30 points, 12 assists, and four rebounds as the Thunder moved to 8-0, sitting atop the Western Conference.
His run of 80 consecutive 20-plus-point games now trails only Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary streaks of 92 and 126.
“I just put in the work, take care of my body, and do it all over again,” said the Canadian star. “We don’t talk about being unbeaten, it’s about winning the next game.”
After falling behind 33-20 in the first quarter thanks to a 17-point burst from James Harden, Oklahoma City responded with energy and precision.
A strong second quarter narrowed the gap before the Thunder exploded after halftime, outscoring the Clippers 38-25 in the third and running away with it in the fourth.
Elsewhere, Chicago mounted a remarkable comeback to edge the Philadelphia 76ers 113-111, overturning a 24-point deficit.
Nikola Vucevic’s clutch three-pointer sealed the win, while Josh Giddey starred with a 29-point triple-double.
The Golden State Warriors maintained their unbeaten home record by defeating the Phoenix Suns 118-107, led by Stephen Curry’s 28 points, and the Toronto Raptors thrashed the Milwaukee Bucks 128-100 to claim a third straight victory.
