Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores Career-High 45 Points in Thunder Victory

Oklahoma City Thunder triumph over LA Clippers in their first game without injured Chet Holmgren.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 45 points, 9 assists, and 5 steals in a 134-128 win against the Clippers.
Chet Holmgren will be sidelined for at least eight weeks due to a pelvic fracture sustained in a previous game.
The Thunder adapted to playing without their big men, using a smaller lineup to maintain their offensive pace.
Norman Powell scored 31 points for the Clippers but fouled out late in the game, contributing to their narrow loss.
Oklahoma City capitalized on the Clippers' 24 turnovers, scoring 32 points off those mistakes to secure the win.