The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 10 games with a dominant 145-117 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 27 points and 12 assists in just 27 minutes as Oklahoma City (63-12) maintained its position atop the Western Conference.
Isaiah Joe erupted off the bench, hitting eight three-pointers and leading the Thunder with 31 points on 10-of-17 shooting.
Jalen Williams added 23 points as Oklahoma City shot 53.1% from the field and 53.5% from beyond the arc.
A second-quarter explosion saw the Thunder outscore Chicago 45-22, turning a close game into a rout.
By halftime, Oklahoma City held a commanding 74-40 lead, and the margin swelled to as much as 43 points.
Josh Giddey, facing his former team for the first time since being traded, nearly posted a triple-double with 15 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds.
Jevon Carter led the Bulls with 17 points, hitting five three-pointers in a game where Chicago struggled to keep pace.
The Bulls (33-42) have now dropped two straight games, falling behind Miami into 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Chicago was held to 44.9% shooting overall and just 31.4% from three-point range, failing to match the Thunder’s efficiency.
The Thunder’s balanced attack saw 10 players score at least five points, with Cason Wallace contributing 10 points and eight assists off the bench.
Chet Holmgren had a quiet night offensively, scoring just five points, but contributed six rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.
The Bulls’ starting unit struggled to generate consistent offense, with Matas Buzelis finishing with 14 points and Nikola Vucevic adding 11.
Chicago found some offensive rhythm in the fourth quarter, scoring 43 points, but the outcome was already decided.
Oklahoma City’s defensive pressure forced 19 turnovers, leading to easy transition opportunities throughout the game.
This victory marks the Thunder’s second-longest win streak of the season after a 15-game stretch earlier in the year.
