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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 42 in Thunder's Victory

4/9/2025

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dazzled with 42 points, propelling the Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling 136-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The game took a turn when Luka Doncic was ejected after contributing 23 points, igniting a Thunder surge. With a record of 65-14, Oklahoma City is closing in on the league's best. Next up, the Lakers will clash with the Mavericks, where Doncic will make his highly anticipated return to Dallas.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dazzled with 42 points, propelling the Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling 136-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The game took a turn when Luka Doncic was ejected after contributing 23 points, igniting a Thunder surge. With a record of 65-14, Oklahoma City is closing in on the league's best. Next up, the Lakers will clash with the Mavericks, where Doncic will make his highly anticipated return to Dallas.