Thunder hold ground
OKC kept separation in the West after a 131-113 win over the Bulls — a statement game led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — while the Warriors are officially locked into the Play‑In Tournament. (oklahoman.com) (cbssports.com)
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander finished with 25 points on 8‑of‑24 shooting, went 0‑for‑10 from 3 and made 9 of 12 free throws in OKC’s 131‑113 win. (nba.com; espn.com) Gilgeous‑Alexander’s 25 was part of a stretch that extended his streak to 134 consecutive games with at least 20 points. (espn.com) The Thunder ran a 22‑0 second‑half spurt that broke the game open and outscored Chicago 36‑25 in the fourth quarter. (espn.com; nba.com) Role scoring and the glass carried OKC: Cason Wallace had 21 points (5‑for‑7 3PT), Jalen Williams scored 18, and Isaiah Hartenstein posted 16 rebounds. (nba.com) The victory kept Oklahoma City two losses clear of the Spurs in the Western Conference at 58‑16 to San Antonio’s 56‑18, preserving the Thunder’s cushion atop the West. (oklahoman.com; foxsports.com) OKC returns to Paycom Center to host the New York Knicks on Sunday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. CDT, the next chance to extend their lead before the final two weeks of the regular season. (nba.com; espn.com) Golden State has been officially locked into the Western Play‑In after other results finalized a top‑10 finish, with the Warriors sitting 36‑38 and their exact 7‑10 position still to be decided. (cbssports.com; hoopsrumors.com) The NBA’s SoFi Play‑In Tournament is scheduled to begin April 14, meaning Golden State’s postseason fate will be clarified during that window unless seeding changes before the regular‑season finale. (nba.com)
