Thunder Secure Sixth Straight Win, Defeat Magic 105-99

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 35-point performance leads Oklahoma City past an injury-depleted Orlando team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points as the Thunder rebounded from their NBA Cup loss to beat the Magic 105-99 on Thursday night.
Jalen Williams contributed six consecutive points during a pivotal fourth-quarter run, helping Oklahoma City fend off Orlando's comeback attempt.
The Magic, missing key players Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner due to injuries, struggled to generate enough offense and committed 20 turnovers.
Anthony Black stepped up for Orlando, matching his career-high with 23 points, including 19 in the second half, after Jalen Suggs exited with an ankle injury.
The Thunder, boasting the NBA's top-ranked defense, improved their record to 21-5 and will face the Miami Heat in their third road game in four nights on Friday.