Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showcased his scoring prowess and all-around game as he spearheaded the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 126-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.

Recording a stellar 31 points and nine rebounds, Gilgeous-Alexander proved to be the driving force behind the Thunder’s triumph, exploiting the Mavericks’ short-handed roster.Moreover, the return of Jalen Williams from a sprained ankle provided a significant boost to Oklahoma City’s оffensive arsenal, with Williams notching an impressive 27 points while also making his presence felt defensively with three blocks, including a memorable rejection of a shot by Kyrie Irving.Complemented by a solid performance from Josh Giddey, who contributed 18 points, the Thunder exhibited exceptional teamwork and passing, demonstrating resilience after their recent loss to the Indiana Pacers.With this win, the Thunder now find themselves tied with the Denver Nuggets for the best record in the Western Conference at 46-20, signaling their strong contention in the competitive playoff race.