Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder to Playoff Berth with 40-Point Night

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder to a 113-108 victory over the Magic, scoring 40 points on 14-of-27 shooting. The win secured Oklahoma City's spot as the first NBA team to clinch a playoff berth this season. Gilgeous-Alexander added five rebounds, two assists, and four steals, marking his sixth 40-plus point game. Since returning from an abdominal strain, he has averaged 31.1 points and extended his record streak of 20-plus point road games to 61.