Dec 23, 2024 2 min read Recap

Shai, Thunder feast on Wizards before Christmas break

OKC 123 WAS 105

The Oklahoma City Thunder (23-5) took too long to win their eighth straight against the Washington Wizards (4-23). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had lackluster offensive help from his teammates, but scored 41 on 25 shots and turned the game from a comfortable 10-point margin at the end of three quarters to a 20+ point laugher five minutes into the fourth. We need a name for the "Shai scores, you don't" switch that the Thunder keep flipping.

Next up: Enjoy stress-free Christmas hoops, as the league regrets its choice not to schedule OKC for the national showcase. The Thunder will be off through the holiday, then back on the road to play the Pacers on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores his first bucket and gets 2 blocks on one possession all in the final 25 seconds of the 1st quarter.

Wizards came out like they took the 18.5 betting line personally.

Thunder down 32-29.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

Jaylin Williams gets a HUGE standing ovation from the Loud City crowd as he checks in for the first time this season.

And a chorus of barking.

I mean it is loud loud in here for JWill.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

JWill hits a 3 for his for shot of the season.

Loud City goes bonkers.

BOOM is back.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

Jordan Poole just hit a 3 at the shot clock buzzer.. with a hand in his face.. from near half court.

Thunder up 67-63 at halftime.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

JWill checking in for the first time this season.

JWill immediately hitting his first 3.

Loud City excited to have Jaylin Williams back. pic.twitter.com/Him54TVFp0
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

Alex Caruso just flies around everywhere and causes chaos.

But after that last sequence, Caruso walked to the locker room.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

SGA is ridiculous.pic.twitter.com/wcho74wpUQ

(@ThunderFilmRoom) https://t.co/DSIbpqwXZF
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight

41 PTS
14-25 FG
3-5 3PT
9 REB
3 STL
3 BLK
+25 pic.twitter.com/1HfUWtd7FK
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

Isaiah Hartenstein: 10 double doubles in 13 Thunder games.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

Thunder recorded its 10th game this season with 15+ steals.

No other team has more than 4 games with 15+ steals.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024

Mark Daigneault on Ajay Mitchell: “He’s been very reliable. He’s been a staple in the rotation for a reason.”

Mitchell tonight:
16 PTS
12 REB
6-7 FG
2-3 3PT
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 24, 2024