Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 40 points after being listed as ill before tip-off. The 27-year-old extended his streak to 91 consecutive games with 20+ points, the third longest in NBA history.
Thunder Extend Historic Start
Oklahoma City have now won 10 games in a row and are just the fifth team ever to open an NBA season at 18-1. They remain unbeaten in the NBA Cup, topping West Group A after three wins.
Edwards Stars but Wolves Slip Again
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 31 points and eight rebounds, but the Timberwolves slid to a third straight defeat. The Thunder next host the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, while Minnesota face the Boston Celtics.
Raptors, Rockets, Celtics Claim Big Wins
The Toronto Raptors reached the NBA Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers, sealed by a last-second Brandon Ingram basket.
Reed Sheppard posted a career-high 31 points as the Houston Rockets edged the Golden State Warriors 104-100.
In Boston, Jaylen Brown’s 33 points and 10 rebounds ended the Detroit Pistons’ push for a franchise-record 14th consecutive victory.
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