Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a late scratch due to wrist soreness, so the Thunder will exercise caution on the second leg of this back-to-back set. In 10 starts this season, Wiggins holds averages of 9.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers.

Oklahoma City’s impressive start to the season has been a full team effort. Of course, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the charge behind an MVP-caliber seaso

Alexander, the NBA’s leading scorer at 31.6 points per game, missed his first game of the season Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right wrist.

The OKC Thunder faced the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at the American Airlines Center without their superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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.

Aaron Wiggins stayed on the floor with the rest ... is on pace to make his first All-Star selection, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made Williams’ case for an All-Star selection.

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 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

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Alexander, the NBA's leading scorer at 31.6 points per game, missed his first game of the season Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right wrist.

It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at American Airlines Center.