Thunder Dominate Cavaliers in Top-Tier Clash
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder surged past the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 134-114 victory in a marquee matchup of the NBA’s top teams. The Thunder dismantled the league’s No. 1 offense with an impressive 30-2 run that spanned the first and second quarters, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
Luguentz Dort added a season-high 22 points, connecting on 6 of 9 from beyond the arc, while also containing Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell to just eight points on 3-of-15 shooting. Darius Garland paced the Cavaliers with 20 points, and Jarrett Allen scored 13, remaining perfect from the floor at 6-for-6.
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Suns Outlast Wizards Behind Booker and Durant
Devin Booker’s 37-point effort, coupled with Kevin Durant’s 23 points in his hometown, propelled the Phoenix Suns to a 130-123 road win over the Washington Wizards. Booker continued his stellar scoring streak, notching his fourth consecutive 30-point game with a mix of precision shooting and trips to the free-throw line.
Grayson Allen contributed 21 points off the bench, and rookie Ryan Dunn recorded his first career double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
For the Wizards, rookie Kyshawn George shone with a season-high 24 points, including six 3-pointers, while Jordan Poole added 18. Despite a 40-point fourth quarter rally, Washington fell short, extending their losing streak to eight games.
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Pacers Top Pistons Behind Turner and Siakam
Myles Turner’s 28 points led the Indiana Pacers to a 111-100 win over the Detroit Pistons, marking Indiana’s seventh win in eight games. Turner’s strong showing was complemented by Pascal Siakam, who contributed a versatile 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Tyrese Haliburton added 17 points and eight assists.
Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a team-high 25 points, while Cade Cunningham contributed 20 points and nine assists. Jalen Duren impressed with 17 points, 17 rebounds, and two blocked shots but couldn’t prevent the Pistons from slipping to another defeat.
