Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 of his 37 details in the 2nd fifty percent and the Oklahoma Town Thunder overcame a 14-point deficit to conquer the Miami Heat 107-100 on Friday night time.
Gilgeous-Alexander built 13 of 25 subject objectives and 9 of 11 free throws. The NBA’s No. 2 scorer was greeted with “M-V-P! M-V-P!” chants when he went to the line in the fourth quarter as he aided Oklahoma Metropolis choose handle.
Jalen Williams scored 15 details and Josh Giddey extra 11 factors, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Miami rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 25 factors. Jimmy Butler added 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8 helps.
Miami led 57-47 at halftime guiding 50% capturing. Jaquez scored 17 factors on 6-for-7 capturing just before the split.
The Heat extended the guide to 65-51 the 3rd quarter, but Oklahoma Town erased its deficit four minutes later. Gilgeous-Alexander tied it at 65 on a cost-free toss after a basket halfway as a result of the time period. The Thunder took a 68-65 lead on a 3-pointer by Williams that Gilgeous-Alexander assisted to close out a 17- run.
The Thunder led 77-73 at the finish of the third following keeping Miami to 5-for-17 taking pictures in the period of time. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 11 points in the quarter to assistance Oklahoma Metropolis outscore Miami 30-16.
Gilgeous-Alexander took his typical rest to commence the fourth, and Oklahoma Town led 87-85 when he subbed again in with 7:16 remaining. He scored 12 points the relaxation of the way to maintain the Thunder in regulate.
UP Subsequent
Heat: Host Washington on Sunday evening.
Thunder: Host Memphis on Sunday night time.
