The Oklahoma City Thunder returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating the Chicago Bulls 131-113, thanks to an explosive second half.
Although the Bulls showed a competitive spirit in the first half, heading into the locker room with a five-point lead (62-67), the remainder of the game belonged entirely to the home team.
Determined to avoid a second consecutive loss and maintain their top spot in the NBA's Western Conference, the Oklahoma players erupted, overturned the deficit, and comfortably secured the victory.
Once again, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the standout performer for the winners, finishing the game with 25 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists.
For the Bulls, Tre Jones delivered a notable performance, nearly achieving a triple-double with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.