Thunder Beat Mavericks Behind SGA's 30
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Oklahoma City Thunder with 30 points in a 100-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks, keeping the Thunder firmly in the Western Conference playoff hunt. The victory showcased OKC's defensive intensity in limiting Dallas to just 87 points. The Thunder continue their push for postseason positioning in the competitive West.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 30-point effort against Dallas was his NBA-leading 36th game this season with 30 or more points. The performance was also his second game back after a nine-game absence due to an abdominal strain; he scored 36 points in his return against the Denver Nuggets. The Canadian guard has been on a historic scoring tear on the road. The game against the Mavericks marked his 59th consecutive road game scoring 20-plus points, breaking a long-standing NBA record held by Wilt Chamberlain since 1963. On the season, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.8 points per game, ranking him second in the league in scoring. He is also contributing 6.4 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest for the Thunder. Beyond his scoring, SGA was a defensive force against the Mavericks, recording four steals. That marks his highest total in a single game since December 31st.
