Shai Drops 47 Points, 25 Free Throws as Oklahoma Wins in Overtime

While Victor Wembanyama set a new record in just eight minutes and 41-year-old LeBron James delivered a stellar performance, a Canadian star also joined the ranks of impressive feats. The reigning league MVP, and a strong contender to repeat that success, shot 12-of-19 from the field and an impressive 21-of-25 from the free-throw line. This extended his NBA record to 136 consecutive games with at least 20 points scored.

The Thunder became the first team in the league to reach 60 wins this season, marking the first time Oklahoma City has achieved such a win total in two consecutive seasons. Their fifteenth victory in the last 16 games maintained their two-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs at the top of the Western Conference standings.

Oklahoma City, fresh off a Sunday night win against the New York Knicks, appeared sluggish against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who were missing four of their five regular starters. Cade Cunningham remained sidelined with a collapsed lung. All-Star Jalen Duren was out due to a right knee injury, while Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson were unavailable with right hip injuries. Key reserve Isaiah Stewart also missed the game with a strained left calf.

Detroit had won five of six games without Cunningham and put up a strong fight on Monday. Paul Reed contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, Javonte Green added 19 points, and Kevin Huerter chipped in 17 for the Pistons.

The Thunder entered the fourth quarter with a narrow 79-74 lead. Detroit rallied, and a three-pointer from Dennis Jenkins put the Pistons ahead 97-90 with just under four minutes remaining.

Gilgeous-Alexander scored six consecutive points to cut the deficit to 97-96, and Jalen Williams, who had missed his first five shots, sank a corner three-pointer to tie the game at 99-99.

Detroit had possession in the final seconds with the score tied at 101-101, but Gilgeous-Alexander stole the ball. It appeared Gilgeous-Alexander had hit a three-pointer to give Oklahoma City the lead, but an offensive foul was called. Jenkins missed a long-range three-point attempt at the buzzer, sending the game into overtime. Gilgeous-Alexander scored eight of Oklahoma City's 13 points in the extra five minutes.

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