Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after a three-point basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Gilgeous-Alexander hit 15 of 22 shots and all 11 free throws in Oklahoma City’s ninth consecutive victory. Article continues after this advertisementJalen Williams scored 20 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder. FEATURED STORIES SPORTS PBA: Justin Brownlee, Akil Mitchell feel Christmas love away from home SPORTS Veteran libero Jheck Dionela gets engaged SPORTS Abarrientos, Thompson craft another Christmas win to remember for Barangay Ginebra READ: NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35, Thunder turn back MagicSGA, THUNDER WIN 9 IN A ROW ⛈️📈 45 PTS15/22 FGM8 AST7 REB4 3PM Seven & i – Japan’s biggest retailer – last month rejected an initial buyout offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), saying the $40 billion proposal undervalued its business and could face regulatory hurdles. 📊 His 16th 30+ point game of the season (2nd in the NBA) pic.twitter.com/VyKjLYdp0I — NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2024 Andrew Nembhard scored 23 points and Pascal Siakam added 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers, who had their five-game winning streak snapped. Bennedict Mathurin finished with 18 points and Myles Turner had 11 rebounds. Article continues after this advertisementAfter Tyrese Haliburton scored to give the Pacers a 107-103 lead, the Thunder answered with an 8-0 run to go ahead 111-107 with 1:39 remaining. fruit machine Article continues after this advertisementThe Pacers led by 15 in the first half before settling for a 61-53 halftime lead. They were ahead 84-83 after three quarters on Jarace Walker’s 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in the period. Article continues after this advertisement TakeawaysThunder: Gilgeous-Alexander was the difference in a back-and-forth game. There were 11 lead changes but the Thunder didn’t lead until the third quarter. Oklahoma City was without defensive ace Alex Caruso, who strained his left hip in Monday’s victory over Washington. Pacers: Indiana couldn’t overcome an off-night by Haliburton, who had just four points. Obi Toppin sprained his left ankle in the first quarter. He returned for four minutes in the second quarter but didn’t play in the second half. Article continues after this advertisement READ: NBA Cup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to NBA Cup finals Key momentGilgeous-Alexander sank a 3-pointer from 26 feet to push the Thunder’s lead to 114-109 with 59 seconds left. Key statThe Pacers committed 11 turnovers, eight more than Oklahoma City. Up nextThe Thunder face Charlotte on Saturday, while the Pacers play at Boston on Friday. Subscribe to our daily newsletter |
