nba Game Recap
Thunder Down Orlando 116-108 - Match Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 34 points and added 4 rebounds leading Oklahoma City to a 116-108 win over Orlando on Tuesday at Paycom Center.
Bettors who backed the Thunder were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 216.5.
Oklahoma City got 16 points from Aleksej Pokusevski and another 14 points from Luguentz Dort. Josh Giddey contributed 10 assists, while Aleksej Pokusevski cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Magic got a 30-point performance from Wendell Carter Jr., who was supported by 20 points from Franz Wagner. Franz Wagner had 7 assists in a losing cause for Orlando, while Wendell Carter Jr. grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Thunder hit the break losing 66-63 before taking care of business in the second half.
Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-36.
Oklahoma City heads into a battle against the Nuggets. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against Golden State.