nba Game Recap
Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder Wrap - Oklahoma City Wins 116-102
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and added 12 assists for a double-double, leading Oklahoma City over Chicago, 116-102, on Wednesday at Paycom Center.
The Thunder were a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 223.0.
Isaiah Joe had 20 points for Oklahoma City and Chet Holmgren chipped in with 18 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 12 assists for the Thunder, while Chet Holmgren was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Chicago got 25 points from DeMar DeRozan in a losing cause and another 23 points from Coby White. DeMar DeRozan contributed 6 assists for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Oklahoma City were victorious, as the score was 50-39 at the break.
Oklahoma City won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-38.
Oklahoma City looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the 76ers. The Bulls will aim to get back on the winning track at Toronto.