nba Game Recap
Thunder Down Toronto 98-97 - Match Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 32 points and added 7 rebounds leading Oklahoma City to a 98-97 win over Toronto on Sunday at Scotiabank Arena.
Oklahoma City won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 209.5.
Oklahoma City got 25 points from Chris Paul and another 13 points from Nerlens Noel. Chris Paul contributed 8 assists, while Chris Paul cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Raptors got a 20-point performance from Fred VanVleet, who was supported by 20 points from Kyle Lowry. Fred VanVleet had 8 assists in a losing cause for Toronto, while Serge Ibaka grabbed 14 rebounds.
Oklahoma City won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-42.
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act home to face Dallas looking for another win. For Toronto, they head home to face Cleveland.