Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Orlando Magic 113-108, becoming the first NBA team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The 27-year-old Canadian extended his streak of 20-point games to 129, while Chet Holmgren added 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Thunder improved to 54-15 and claimed their ninth straight win.
In other NBA action, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 132-104, the Minnesota Timberwolvesdefeated the Phoenix Suns 116-104, and the Detroit Pistons handed the Washington Wizards a 13th straight loss despite losing Cade Cunningham to injury. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks stayed third in the East with a 136-110 win over the Indiana Pacers.
