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Thunder Defeat Wizards After Ejections; Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 40 Points
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards 132-111 after a game that saw four players ejected. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, marking his 63rd consecutive road game with at least 20 points.
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 132-111 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday. The Thunder's win was marked by a strong fourth-quarter performance. During the contest, four players were ejected following a scuffle in the first half. The altercation began with 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter after Washington's Justin Champagnie and Oklahoma's Jaylin Williams shoved each other. According to reports, the skirmish spilled into the stands. Despite losing three players, the Thunder extended Washington's losing streak to a season-worst 15 games.
Key Facts
- The Oklahoma City Thunder won against the Washington Wizards with a score of 132-111.
- The Saturday game saw the Washington Wizards suffer their 15th straight loss.
- Four players were ejected after a scuffle broke out in the second quarter.
- The ejected players included Jaylin Williams, Justin Champagnie, Ajay Mitchell, and Cason Wallace.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points for the Thunder.
- Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored at least 20 points in 63 consecutive road games, an NBA record.
- Isaiah Hartenstein had nine points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists.