Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 29 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in a stellar performance, leading the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.

Chet Holmgren chipped in 19 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks for the Thunder, while Jalen Williams struggled with his shot for three quarters before scoring 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, helping Oklahoma City maintain its unbeaten streak in the playoffs.Gilgeous-Alexander outshone Dallas’ Luka Doncic, another MVP finalist, with Doncic managing 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting and committing five turnovers. Lu Dort primarily guarded Doncic, while rookie Cason Wallace also took on the task, with Holmgren providing defensive pressure near the basket.Kyrie Irving scored 20 points and Daniel Gafford contributed 16 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks for the fifth-seeded Mavericks.