Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Chicago Bulls 124-104 in their season opener. With a promising young core, the Thunder have their sights set on the playoffs after getting knocked out in the play-in tournament last season. They’re off to a good start.
Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic dunks against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Chicago. Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up for a shot against Chicago Bulls’ Torey Craig during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Chicago.
Fourth in the NBA in scoring last season, Gilgeous-Alexander keyed a 12-0 run late in the third quarter that broke open a one-point game. Josh Giddey and Rookie of the Year runner-up Jalen Williams each scored 16 for Oklahoma City. Zach LaVine scored all of his 16 points in the second half. He was 0 for 5 with four turnovers and three fouls through the first two quarters.Gilgeous-Alexander had seven points in a 12-0 run late in the third quarter. He finished it with a reverse layup to make it 91-78. Cason Wallace nailed a pull-up jumper and a 3-pointer during the spurt.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 and Williams added 14 points as Oklahoma City grabbed a 61-55 halftime lead.
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Photos: Oklahoma City Thunder 124, Chicago Bulls 104Photos from the season-opening game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Oct. 25, 2023.
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