Thunder Close Out Fourth Straight Win
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 112-100, at Paycom Center on Saturday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Thunder led, 23-21, after one quarter. The Thunder picked up their play in the second and outscored the Magic, 26-19, in the quarter to take a nine-point lead into the break. Both sides picked up the pace in the third, but the hosts kept control and pushed their lead up to 13 points, entering the final frame. The Magic kept up the fight in the fourth but it was not enough, as the fell for their third straight loss. This marks the fourth straight win for the Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 37 points, six rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block, in 36 minutes. Jalen Williams followed up with 16 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Chet Holmgren finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, a steal and two blocks.

Meanwhile, Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, in 36 minutes. Caleb Houstan and Cole Anthony followed up with 14 points each, while Anthony Black chipped in 13 points, four rebounds, a steal and a block.

The Magic (21-18) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Knicks in New York on Monday. The Thunder (27-11) take on the Lakers in L.A. on Monday.
Posted on: 1/13/2024 7:53 PM
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