Players like Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins would need to soak up a lot of minutes and touches if Gilgeous-Alexander can't give it a go.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA.
The Thunder’s roster, from top to bottom, is one of the NBA’s best. Some nights, the depth is hard to ignore. Recently, one member of the bench who has carried the unit is Aaron Wiggins. His playing time has fluctuated over his time in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Aaron Wiggins supplied 12 of the final 23 points in the fourth quarter that helped secure a 117-107 win against the New York Knicks. The Thunder set a new franchise record with their 14th straight win while snapping the Knicks’ nine-game win streak.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to win their 14th straight game, 117-107 over the New York Knicks.
Thunder forward Aaron Wiggins, amid a season with a fluctuating role ... injury updates and more. More:How OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams found comfort in film sessions The first 3 came just over three minutes into the quarter.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 27 points from the foul line to overcome his worst shooting performance of the season and help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 136-95 rout of the Washington Wizards.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Blitzed at halfcourt, Jalen Brunson's pass turned into a turnover as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recovered the loose basketball. He found Aaron Wiggins in transition as the hot hand splashed in another 3-pointer despite being heavily contested.
Thunder beat the Knicks 117-107. 14 straight for OKC, ending New York’s 9-game streak. Incredible game between two good teams. Great hoops. – SGA: 33-4-7 – Dub: 20-4-5 + 2
Thunder beat the Celtics 105-92. 15 in a row for OKC. – SGA: 33-10-6 + 3 steals – Dort: 14 and 6 rebounds (4-9 from 3) – Cason: 13 and 3 rebounds –
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 home win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
January 6 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the ... which won 15 consecutive games to start the season. Aaron Wiggins, the star of Oklahoma City's fourth-quarter comeback against ...