Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 to lead Thunder past Timberwolves 113-105

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates after a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates after a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)


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OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to win their seventh straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105. Isaiah Hartenstein added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Lu Dort and Jalen Williams each had 14 points for the Thunder (27-5), which trailed 52-46 at halftime before outscoring Minnesota 43-23 in the third quarter to take a double-digit lead. Anthony Edwards had 20 points and seven rebounds to lead Minnesota (17-15). His two free throws with 2:03 left cut the Thunder lead to 106-103, but Gilgeous-Alexander answered with a 3-pointer.

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