Illness Can’t Stop SGA’s 40-Point Night as Thunder Claim 10th Win

Illness couldn’t slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as he erupted for 40 points, powering the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Listed as ill on the Thunder’s injury report, the 27-year-old star delivered when his team needed him most, extending his remarkable run with at least 20 points to 91 consecutive games—the third-longest streak in NBA history. The win also kept Oklahoma City perfect in the NBA Cup, where they lead West Group A after three games and move closer to a potential trophy, even as the league uses the in-season tournament to add context to the regular season.