The Oklahoma City Thunder had the best record in the Western Conference entering Monday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Thunder would have its full squad ready to play and the Bucks decided to play backups after playing the Memphis Grizzlies the night before.
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Milwaukee Bucks to no surprise and won the game by a final score of 126-95. With the win, the Thunder improved to 39-9. As for the Bucks, they dropped to 26-22 on the year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads the Oklahoma City Thunder In Win Against the Milwaukee Bucks
All season long, Gilgeous-Alexander has been playing at an MVP level for the Thunder. He has a great chance to win his first MVP Award this season. On Monday night against the Bucks, he scored 34 points in only 22 minutes of action.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot 78.9% from the field and also grabbed three rebounds and recorded six assists. Five other players on the Oklahoma City Thunder scored in double figures. Ousmane Dieng scored 21 points on 69.2 shooting from the field. He also grabbed eight rebounds, recorded five assists, and recorded one steal.
Isaiah Joe scored 18 points. Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins each scored 13 points. Luguentz Dort scored 12 points for the Thunder against the Bucks. Mark Daigneault has one of the best rosters in the entire NBA.
Fans React
SGA = MVP
— Jim Havrilla ジム・ハブリラ (@jim_havrilla) February 4, 2025
Let’s go w
— Sooners Jared (@SoonersJared) February 4, 2025
Good 3 quarters of basketball. So good you didn’t need the other one
— NBA Hoops Online (@NBABoards) February 4, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made 15 field goals for the @okcthunder tonight. He played just 22:24.
That’s the fewest minutes played by any player in a game with 15+ FGM since the NBA-ABA merger. pic.twitter.com/5rB2HD0SFs
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) February 4, 2025
SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER in 22 minutes
34 POINTS
6 ASSISTS
3 REBOUNDS
15/19 shooting
2 made free throws
+34MVP. 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/adCtnn2QmA
— TF (@ThunderFocus) February 4, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been dominating his competition all season long. The Milwaukee Bucks are just the latest team he did his damage against. The Oklahoma City Thunder will be one of the betting favorites to win the NBA title this season.
