As one winning streak ended, another one stayed alive.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored his second-straight 40-point game, leading the Thunder’s 15-point comeback over the Indiana Pacers, 120-114, and extended their winning streak to nine games, Friday, December 27.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ELECTRIC for the Thunder as he leads them to their 9th straight win
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 27, 2024
45 points 15-of-22 FG
7 rebounds 4-of-5 3PT
8 assists 11-of-11 FT
2 blocks
SGA dropped 45 points, including a clutch three in the final minute that iced OKC’s 24th win of the season, just three days after pouring 41 markers in their 123-105 blowout over the Washington Wizards.
Oklahoma City also punctuated Indiana's five-game winning run with a gutsy come-from-behind dub in their first meeting this season.
SGA PULLS UP FOR 39 🔥
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2024
Puts OKC up 5 in the last minute on NBA TV!
Jalen Williams added 20 markers for the Thunder, who are yet to lose against an Eastern Conference team this season after going 8-0.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 22 points, Andrew Nembhard had 21 and Indiana fell to 15-16 with the loss.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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