Thunder's Historic Season: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads OKC to Tie Franchise Win Record
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points, tied the franchise record for wins in a season with a 119-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons. This win marked their 64th of the season, matching the record set by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1995-96. The Thunder also set a league record for the best performance against Eastern Conference teams, finishing 29-1. Despite a late comeback attempt by Detroit, Oklahoma City sealed the game with a strong finish, keeping their hopes alive for a historic 70-win season.
Key Points
The Thunder tied the franchise record for wins in a season with their 64th victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, leading the Thunder to victory.
Oklahoma City set a league record with a 29-1 record against Eastern Conference teams.
The Thunder maintained an 11-game winning streak and are still in the race for a 70-win season.
Detroit Pistons played without several key players due to injuries and suspensions.