The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a dominant 121-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday at Fiserv Forum. The win marked a significant milestone for OKC, as they set a new franchise record with their 27th road victory of the season. Isaiah Hartenstein and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played pivotal roles in leading the Thunder to claim the victory and win their ninth game of their last ten games.
The victory strengthened the Thunder’s hold on the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, improving their record to 56-12. Meanwhile, the Bucks, now at 38-29, remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Isaiah Hartenstein Scores Career High Points In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Win
Isaiah Hartenstein had the best game of his career, setting a career-high with 24 points while also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out three assists. He was incredibly efficient, shooting 11-of-15 from the field in 32 minutes of play.
Isaiah Hartenstein career-high 24 PTS: pic.twitter.com/eNIWb8FlxU
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Hartenstein set the tone early, contributing 12 points and eight rebounds by halftime. His dominance on the boards has been a major asset for OKC, as he is now averaging 11.1 rebounds per game, the highest ever by a Thunder player.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the night with 31 points, eight assists, and one rebound in 34 minutes. Chet Holmgren also played a key role, scoring 16 points with eight rebounds and three assists.
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Meanwhile, Isaiah Joe provided a strong boost off the bench, contributing 19 points on six rebounds. Alex Caruso added ten points while Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace both added nine points in the win.
Milwaukee’s struggles continued despite a strong showing from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recorded a 21-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in 36 minutes. Damian Lillard scored 19 points but only managed 2 assists, while Brook Lopez added just eight points and fivd rebounds. Kyle Kuzma had ten points, Gary Trent Jr. scored 12 points, and Kevin Porter Jr. added 11 points in the loss.
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