Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 113-108, securing the first playoff berth in the NBA this season. The 27-year-old Canadian shot 14 of 27 from the field, extending his record of consecutive 20-point games to 129. Chet Holmgren contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds in the Thunder’s ninth straight win, improving their record to 54-15. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons topped the Washington Wizards 130-117, despite losing star point guard Cade Cunningham to injury.
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