SGA-powered Thunder bounce back big-time with 25-point rout of Knicks

Back to regular programming are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

SGA dropped 39 points in just three quarters of a dominating 126-101 road thumping of the New York Knicks for a bounce-back win. 

Offense 🤝 Defense @shaiglalex

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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 11, 2025

Isaiah Joe went berserk with 31 markers built on a career-high eight threes while Jalen Williams chimed in 19 for the West-leading squad, who improved their record to 31-6. 

Isaiah Joe with ANOTHER 3 💦

He has a new career high 8 3PT tonight ?

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— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 11, 2025

OKC got back to the winning column quickly after their 15-game winning streak ended at the hands of the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers. 

Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 27 markers while Karl-Anthony Towns finished with a 23-point, 10-rebound double-double as New York (25-14) lost for the fourth time in their last five outings. 

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Vote KAT #NBAAllStar Starter ?? https://t.co/ZaYEPRZwLl

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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 11, 2025

Up next for the Thunder are thee Washington Wizards (6-29) while the Knicks aim to bounce back in facing the Milwaukee Bucks (20-16) 

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]