Oklahoma City Thunder Beat New York Knicks 111-100 as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 30 Points
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominant 2025-26 NBA season with a solid 111-100 victory over the New York Knicks on March 29, 2026, at Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 30 points, including a clutch 10 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Thunder pull away late and improve to 59-16 overall.
Game Summary and Key Highlights
The Thunder got off to a strong start and maintained control throughout the night. Quarter-by-quarter scores were:
- 1st Quarter: Knicks 23 – Thunder 26
- 2nd Quarter: Knicks 29 – Thunder 27
- 3rd Quarter: Knicks 26 – Thunder 31
- 4th Quarter: Knicks 22 – Thunder 27
Oklahoma City outscored New York significantly from the free-throw line (31-13), which proved to be a decisive factor in the game.
Jalen Williams added 22 points (perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line), while Chet Holmgren contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds.
For the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson led with 32 points on efficient 13-for-22 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns posted a double-double with 15 points and 18 rebounds. Josh Hart hit a deep buzzer-beater three-pointer at halftime to keep the game close (53-52 at the break).
The Thunder won their 14th game in the last 15 outings, maintaining a 2.5-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs for the best record in the NBA with just eight games remaining in the regular season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Extends Historic Streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his incredible NBA record with his 135th consecutive game scoring at least 20 points. His fourth-quarter scoring burst was the difference-maker, as the Knicks managed to cut the deficit to just one point early in the final period but could never take the lead.
The Thunder now sit at 31-7 at home, looking extremely strong as they head into the final stretch of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Standings Impact After the Game
- Oklahoma City Thunder: 59-16 (1st in Western Conference, best record in NBA)
- New York Knicks: 48-27 (3rd in Eastern Conference), now 2.5 games behind the Boston Celtics after losing their second straight game.
This victory keeps the Thunder firmly on track for the No. 1 seed in the West, while the Knicks remain in solid playoff position but will need to bounce back quickly in their remaining eight games.
What’s Next? The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their push for the best record in basketball, while the New York Knicks look to regain momentum after dropping two in a row.
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