
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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OKC | 37 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 118 |
PHI | 21 | 22 | 38 | 21 | 102 |

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 as the Thunder beat the short-handed 76ers 118-102
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights
PHILADELPHIA -- — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and Jalen Williams had 24 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-102 win over a Philadelphia 76ers team missing three All-Stars on Tuesday night.
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George sat out with injuries as the Sixers continued their slide down the Eastern Conference standings.
The Thunder built a 21-point lead and have won 18 of 19 games headed into Thursday's rematch against Cleveland in a matchup of teams with the best records in each conference.
With the stars out, Justin Edwards led the 76ers with 25 points, and Jeff Dowtin Jr. had 18.
Thunder: Gilgeous-Alexander entered the game with a share of the NBA scoring lead at 31.4 points and topped his average with a a pair of late free throws in the fourth that gave him 32. Isaiah Hartenstein had nine points and 16 rebounds.
76ers: Philadelphia is just not a good team when Embiid, George and Maxey don't play. The Sixers have lost three straight games, six of eight and at 15-23 are closer to a spot in the draft lottery than postseason play. Embiid missed his 25th game of the season. Embiid has played in just 13 games this season. The Sixers are 7-6 with Embiid and 8-17 without him.
The Sixers closed within 91-87 in the fourth before Jalen Williams hit a 3 during a late 8-0 run that helped put the game away.
The Thunder shot 70% (14 of 20) from the floor in the first quarter and never trailed in the game.
The Thunder host Cleveland on Thursday. The Cavaliers beat the Thunder 129-122 last week to end OKC’s 15-game winning streak in a matchup of NBA’s top teams. The 76ers host the Knicks on Wednesday.
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Regular Season Series
OKC leads 1-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Corbin
- Kevin Scott
- Che Flores
2024-25 Northwest Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oklahoma City | 44 | 10 | .815 | - | L1 |
Denver | 36 | 19 | .655 | 8.5 | W8 |
Minnesota | 31 | 25 | .554 | 14 | W1 |
Portland | 23 | 32 | .418 | 21.5 | L3 |
Utah | 13 | 41 | .241 | 31 | L1 |
2024-25 Atlantic Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston | 39 | 16 | .709 | - | W3 |
New York | 36 | 18 | .667 | 2.5 | W2 |
Philadelphia | 20 | 34 | .370 | 18.5 | L5 |
Brooklyn | 20 | 34 | .370 | 18.5 | W3 |
Toronto | 17 | 38 | .309 | 22 | L1 |