Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (40 points) and the Oklahoma City Thunder have claimed their 10th consecutive victory in the NBA Cup, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105. The 27-year-old star was listed as ill on the Thunder's injury report, but he still managed to deliver a stellar performance that helped his team secure the win.
Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive form has led him to register at least 20 points in 91 consecutive games - the third longest streak in NBA history. His determination and resilience have been evident throughout this winning streak, with many questioning how he was able to overcome his illness to lead the Thunder to another victory.
Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves scored 31 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough for his team as Oklahoma City held them at bay. This loss marks three consecutive defeats for Minnesota, leaving their playoff hopes uncertain.
Oklahoma City's win has cemented their position as only the fifth team in NBA history to begin a season with 18 wins and one defeat. They have won all three games so far in the NBA Cup and are leading West Group A.
The Thunder will face the Phoenix Suns next, while the Timberwolves welcome the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors qualified for the quarter-finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers 97-95 at home, with Brandon Ingram scoring a game-winning shot in the final seconds.
Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive form has led him to register at least 20 points in 91 consecutive games - the third longest streak in NBA history. His determination and resilience have been evident throughout this winning streak, with many questioning how he was able to overcome his illness to lead the Thunder to another victory.
Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves scored 31 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough for his team as Oklahoma City held them at bay. This loss marks three consecutive defeats for Minnesota, leaving their playoff hopes uncertain.
Oklahoma City's win has cemented their position as only the fifth team in NBA history to begin a season with 18 wins and one defeat. They have won all three games so far in the NBA Cup and are leading West Group A.
The Thunder will face the Phoenix Suns next, while the Timberwolves welcome the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors qualified for the quarter-finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers 97-95 at home, with Brandon Ingram scoring a game-winning shot in the final seconds.
he's on fire! i was wondering how he was gonna play with that illness listed on the injury report but he just proved us all wrong again 
his 91 game streak is insane and i love how determined he seems 
can't wait to see what he does next vs the Suns
... like, how does he even do it? but on the other hand, 91 consecutive games with at least 20 points is kinda mind-blowing 
... i guess what really gets me is how much pressure is on him now that his team's winning streak has been called out 
... can't say whether or not it's a fair expectation or if they should be celebrating their wins more than the rest of the league 
91 straight games with at least 20 points? that's insane! i don't know how he was able to play with an illness but kudos to him for making it happen 
the oklahoma city thunder are looking strong right now and they're definitely a team to watch out for in the playoffs 
! He's got this streak of consecutive games with 20+ points and it's insane to think he was even listed as ill for the Thunder's last game. I mean, how does that happen? 
But seriously, his team needs him to keep performing like this if they want to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
...now onto the next matchup, who do you guys think will come out on top?
and what's up with anthony edwards' form? he was on fire last season but now it seems like he's cooling off 
! The Thunder are definitely looking strong this season, and I'm here for it 
. also, Timberwolves' struggles are real 
, they gotta regroup and get back on track ASAP. Thunder's win streak is insane though, 10 consecutive victories is a huge confidence booster 
. what's next for the Suns against Oklahoma City? gonna be a tough one 
. The Thunder's win solidified their spot in the West Group A and I'm loving every minute of it 
! Like, how do players even manage to pull off performances like that when they're supposed to be recovering? It's crazy! Gilgeous-Alexander is just a beast, no question about it 
. On the other hand, I'm loving the Thunder's winning streak! They're really making a strong case for themselves this season 
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They're definitely solidifying their spot in the playoffs and I'm hyped to see how they'll do against the Suns next. What do u guys think about this win and what are u predictions for the rest of the NBA Cup?