Overview
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, as Oklahoma City closed on key threes to beat Sacramento 107-101.
- Chet Holmgren sat with lower back soreness while Alex Caruso returned from concussion protocol and hit a late three in his first game since the opener.
- Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell added 18 points apiece to bolster the rotation, helping the defending champions win the second night of a back-to-back.
- The Thunder outscored the Kings 52-34 in the paint and held them to 18 fourth-quarter points, seizing the lead for good on a Luguentz Dort three.
- Oklahoma City remains near the bottom of the league from three at about 28.8% and hosts the Wizards on Thursday, with reports indicating Holmgren will miss a second straight game.