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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams lead Thunder past Suns

In a stunning comeback, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, combining for 66 points, propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder (6-4) to a 111-99 victory over the Phoenix Suns (4-6), securing their third win in four games.

The Thunder, despite being outrebounded 52-33, dominated the Suns in the fourth quarter, outscoring them 31-13 and holding them without a field goal for the final 6:42.

Rookie Chet Holmgren contributed 18 points, and Josh Giddey recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists.

Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams exhibited outstanding shooting, combining for 63% accuracy, while the Thunder as a team shot at 49%. In contrast, the Suns struggled in the fourth quarter, making only 2 of 21 shots.

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Durant led the Suns with 28 points and nine rebounds. Bradley Beal added 15 points and eight rebounds, and Drew Eubanks contributed 15 points off the bench.

Playing without All-Star Devin Booker and backup Eric Gordon, the Suns fell to 4-6, continuing their struggles in the fourth quarter this season.

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