Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to third straight win

January 12, 2026 / 1:11 PM

Sharjah24 - AFP: Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, scored 29 points to lead defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder to their third consecutive victory, beating the visiting Miami Heat 124–112.

Strong All-round performance

Shai also recorded eight assists and five rebounds, strengthening Oklahoma City’s position as the best team in the league with a record of 33 wins and seven losses.

Defensive intensity praised by teammates

Thunder player Aaron Wiggins said: “We tightened our grip defensively. We pushed the pace on fast breaks and succeeded with our offensive rhythm.”

Key contributions from thunder players

For Oklahoma City, Jalen Williams added 18 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 16 points and nine rebounds.

Miami’s top performer

Canadian Andrew Wiggins was Miami’s top scorer, finishing with 23 points. Miami currently sits eighth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20 wins and 19 losses.

League standings overview

Oklahoma City remains well clear of its closest challengers. Detroit Pistons top the Eastern Conference with 28 wins and 10 losses, while San Antonio Spurs sit second in the Western Conference with 27 wins and 12 losses.