Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saves 20-point streak with late and 1 in Thunder’s win over Timberwolves

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saves 20-point streak with late and 1 in Thunder’s win over Timberwolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saves 20-point streak with late and 1 in Thunder’s win over Timberwolves

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak to 128 consecutive games with 20-plus points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 116-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. After scoring four points in the first half, Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak appeared to be in jeopardy.

With less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander had 17 points and needed three more points to extend his streak. Gilgeous-Alexander was closely guarded by Anthony Edwards and scored an and-1 on a contested mid-range shot while drawing a foul on Edwards. The reigning MVP scored his 20th point at the free throw line.

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