Shai’s 31 Points Propel OKC Thunder to Dominant 135-119 Victory against Atlanta Hawks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads OKC Thunder to Victory with 31 Points
Game Recap
The OKC Thunder dominated the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 135-119, thanks to a stellar performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The young guard scored 31 points, leading his team to a decisive victory.
Strong Start for OKC
- The Thunder came out strong in the first quarter, outscoring the Hawks 38-25.
- Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 12 points in the first quarter alone.
- OKC’s defense also played a crucial role, holding the Hawks to just 25% shooting from the field.
Hawks Fight Back
- The Hawks made a comeback in the second quarter, cutting the Thunder’s lead to just 5 points.
- However, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder responded with a 14-0 run to end the half with a 69-50 lead.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s Dominance
- Gilgeous-Alexander continued to dominate in the second half, scoring 19 more points and finishing the game with a career-high 31 points.
- He also added 9 rebounds and 7 assists to his impressive stat line.
Team Effort
- The Thunder had a well-rounded performance, with 7 players scoring in double digits.
- Dennis Schroder and Danilo Gallinari each contributed 21 points, while Chris Paul added 18 points and 7 assists.
Final Thoughts
The OKC Thunder’s dominant performance, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, secured them a comfortable victory against the Atlanta Hawks. With this win, the Thunder improve to a 4-5 record for the season.
