SGA scores 38 points to beat Sacramento 127-113

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In a thrilling NBA game, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Sacramento Kings 127-113 on Sunday. Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 38 points and Jalen Williams’ 32, the Thunder put on a dominant display to beat the Kings for the first time in three meetings this season. Gilgeous-Alexander was in sensational form, making 15 of 26 shots and adding seven assists, while Williams made 13 of 20 shots and had nine assists and eight rebounds.

Kings coach Mike Brown praised Gilgeous-Alexander, describing him as an MVP candidate as his team tried everything to stop him. However, it was not just Gilgeous-Alexander who performed well, with Lu Dort adding 17 points and nine rebounds and Chet Holmgren contributing 14 points. The Thunder also capitalized on Kings’ turnovers, scoring 30 points off 18 turnovers.

After a 146-111 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, the Thunder bounced back in style, and coach Mark Daigneault was delighted with his team’s response. He praised the team’s edginess and their effort to raise the bar after a disappointing performance the previous day.

The Kings’ Domantas Sabonis continued his impressive form, registering his second consecutive triple-double and his fourth in six games this month. He scored 21 points and added 14 assists and 11 rebounds, making it his 17th triple-double of the season and the 49th of his career. Malik Monk was the Kings’ top scorer with 26 points, while De’Aaron Fox struggled, scoring only 15 points on 6-for-17 shooting.

The Thunder started strongly, with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 15 points in the first quarter on 6-for-8 shooting. He and Williams combined for 19 points each to help the Thunder take a 67-57 lead at halftime. The Kings tried to come back in the second half, but the Thunder controlled the third quarter, with a 16-0 run putting them ahead 88-66. The Thunder led 100-83 heading into the fourth quarter, and although the Kings cut the deficit to eight, a 3-pointer by Gilgeous-Alexander with just under four minutes remaining sealed the win for the Thunder.

Gilgeous-Alexander was pleased with his team’s performance, saying they played to their identity from the start. Overall, it was a fantastic performance from the Thunder, who will be hoping to build on this win in their next game.