This time, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder got their revenge and left no doubt.
SGA was a man on a mission, unleashing 40 points in just three quarters as the Thunder demolished the Cleveland Cavaliers,134-114, in a rematch between the conference leaders, Friday, January 17.
SGA is up to 40 PTS in 3 Quarters 🤯
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2025
Lu Dort and Jalen Williams added a combined 41 markers for the West-leading squad, who started the game on a blistering 32-14 opening frame and never looked back.
75 PTS IN THE FIRST HALF!!
— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2025
Jalen Williams sends OKC to the break with their 11th 3PM in the first 24 minutes 🎯
It was the fourth straight win for the Thunder, who are now tied with the Cavaliers for the best overall record at 34-6.
Darius Garland paced Cleveland with 20 markers, who suffered just their fourth road loss overall. Donovan Mitchell, who entered the game averaging 23 markers, was held to just eight.
OKC looks to extend their winning run to five in facing the Dallas Mavericks (22-19) while Cleveland aims for a bounce-back in battling the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-19).
(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.]
