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Thunder Clinch Playoff Spot with Gilgeous-Alexander's 40 Points!

3/18/2026

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The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff berth with a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on March 17, 2026.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 40 points, extending his 129-game streak of 20-plus.
Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder had 20 points and 12 rebounds.
The Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero scored 32 points.
The Thunder will face the Brooklyn Nets next.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff berth with a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on March 17, 2026.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 40 points, extending his 129-game streak of 20-plus.
Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder had 20 points and 12 rebounds.
The Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero scored 32 points.
The Thunder will face the Brooklyn Nets next.