Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 37 Points To Lead Thunder To Their 11th Consecutive Victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-119 victory over the Phoenix Suns, securing their spot in the NBA Cup knockout round. He scored 37 points and provided eight assists, with

15 points coming in the last seven minutes. This win marked their 11th consecutive victory, making them the fifth team in NBA history to start a season with a 19-1 record.

Chet Holmgren contributed significantly for Oklahoma City with 23 points and eight rebounds. Jalen Williams made his season debut after wrist surgery, scoring 11 points and assisting eight times in 29 minutes. The Thunder finished undefeated in West Group A with a 4-0 record.

The Phoenix Suns also advanced to the next round, thanks to Collin Gillespie's 24-point performance. Devin Booker added 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Dillon Brooks chipped in with 19 points. Despite their efforts, they couldn't overcome the Thunder's strong finish.

In another exciting matchup, Austin Reaves scored an impressive 38 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 129-119. Luka Doncic added 35 points and 11 assists against his former team. The Lakers' victory spoiled Anthony Davis' return to Los Angeles after being traded for Doncic ten months ago.

Davis managed to score 13 points and collect five rebounds under a minute restriction. LeBron James contributed with a crucial three-pointer late in the game, helping secure the Lakers' sixth straight win. They completed their group play unbeaten, earning a home quarterfinal spot.

The New York Knicks advanced by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 118-109 as Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from injury. Jalen Brunson led New York with 37 points, while Miles McBride added crucial baskets early in the fourth quarter. The Knicks topped East Group C with a 3-1 record.

Josh Hart played a pivotal role for New York, scoring 19 points alongside grabbing 15 rebounds and dishing out seven assists. Antetokounmpo had an impressive return for Milwaukee with 30 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent their seventh consecutive loss.

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Kyle Kuzma supported Milwaukee's effort by scoring 20 points as they were eliminated from tournament contention with a balanced group play record of two wins and two losses. A.J. Green contributed with an additional 18 points for Milwaukee.

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The Mavericks saw rookie Cooper Flagg deliver an all-around performance with his contribution of 13 points, along with providing seven rebounds and eleven assists. However, despite noticeable improvements since Davis' return, Dallas suffered its fifth defeat in six games.

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This thrilling series of games showcased outstanding performances across teams as they battled for advancement in the NBA Cup tournament. With several teams now progressing to knockout stages, fans can anticipate more exciting matchups ahead.