OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 factors and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled previous the Houston Rockets 133-96 on Wednesday night time.
Gilgeous-Alexander was 8 of 16 on discipline objectives and 13 of 15 on free throws. The first-time All-Star performed simply three quarters as a result of Oklahoma City was up 116-78 heading into the fourth.
Lu Dort scored 15 factors, Jalen Williams had 13 and Jaylen Williams added eight factors and a season-high 16 rebounds for the Thunder, who posted their largest victory margin of the season.
The Thunder enter the All-Star break with a 28-29 file after ending final season 24-58.
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 15 factors and Jalen Green added 14 for the Rockets, who misplaced their seventh straight recreation and enter the break with the worst file within the NBA.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 factors within the first half to assist Oklahoma City take a 76-54 lead.
The Thunder continued to dominate, outscoring the Rockets 40-24 within the third quarter to place the sport out of attain. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 13 factors within the interval.
TIP-INS
Rockets: G Jae’Sean Tate was issued a technical foul within the first quarter after he disagreed with a foul that was referred to as towards him. C Alperen Sengun and F/C Usman Garuba had been referred to as for technicals later within the quarter. … G Kevin Porter Jr. missed his seventeenth straight recreation with a bruised left foot. … Garuba was issued a Flagrant 1 for a push within the fourth quarter.
Thunder: F/C Dario Saric debuted for the Thunder after he was acquired in a commerce with the Phoenix Suns. He had 12 factors and 5 rebounds in 14 minutes. … Oklahoma City was referred to as for defensive three seconds twice within the first quarter. … Held the Rockets to 22.7% capturing within the first quarter.
UP NEXT
Rockets: Visit the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 24.
Thunder: Visit the Utah Jazz on Feb. 23.
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