Basketball
Gilgeous-Alexander knew the Denver Nuggets at 0.9”
Cy Gilgeous-Alexander hit a 0.9-inch shot to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a big road win over the Denver Nuggets, 118-117.
The Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t kidding around this year and proved that at Ball Arena by defeating the Denver Nuggets, 118-117. Protagonist; Who else; Cy Gilgeous-Alexander, who had the longest shot of the night at 0.9 inches (off balance), gave Oklahoma City the win, which remains within reach of the Minnesota Timberwolves at the top of the West.
The Lightning superstar had 25 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, with Jaylen Williams (24 points) and Chet Holmgren (17 points, 11 rebounds) also contributing significantly.
On the other hand, Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds for his team. Jamal Murray missed 5/13 shots (0/6 threes) in the 27’31” remaining on the floor.
THE DODECALEPTA: 31-27, 56-54, 87-85, 117-118.
DENVER NUGGETS: Porter J. 20 (4/8 3-pointers, 11 rebounds), Gordon 16 (9 rebounds, 5 assists), Jokic 24 (1 3-pointers, 6 rebounds, 12 assists), Holiday 6 (2), Murray 15 (0/6 3 points, 5 assists), Brown 14 (2), Strother, Jackson 7 (1), Jackson 7 (1), Watson 13 (2), Jordan 2.
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER: Dort 13 (2), Williams Jaylen 24, Holmgren 17 (1 three-pointer, 11 rebounds), Gilgeous-Alexander 25 (6 rebounds, 8 assists), Williams Jaylen 11 (3), Dieng 2, Joe 12 (1), Wallace 2, Wiggins 6, Williams K. 2.
Source: sport 24
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