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NBA Recap: Thunder Win Big, Doncic Shines, Nuggets Cruise

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NBA Recap: Thunder Win Big, Doncic Shines, Nuggets Cruise
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half | (AP Photo/Gerald Leong) (Gerald Leong)

NBA highlights: Thunder, Nuggets strengthen playoff grip; Lakers win with Luka's 41, Curry still out for Warriors, and Jokic's triple-double.


Thunder, Lakers, Nuggets win big...


The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from a loss to the Boston Celtics with a 131-113 win over the Chicago Bulls, solidifying their hold on first place in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 25 points, five assists, and three blocks, despite an off night shooting-wise (8/24 from the field).


The Thunder trailed by eight late in the third quarter but turned the game around with a 22-0 scoring run, outscoring the Bulls 69-46 in the second half. Cason Wallace contributed 21 points, while Jalen Williams added 18 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.


Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, had an off-shooting night, making just 8 of 24 shots, but the Thunder's bench stepped up big time. Cason Wallace led the charge with 21 points, while Jalen Williams added 18 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds. Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe also contributed 15 points each off the bench.




The Thunder trailed by eight late in the third quarter, but they unleashed a 22-0 scoring run to take control of the game. This impressive comeback led to a 131-113 win over the Chicago Bulls. The Thunder's win was their 13th in 14 games, moving them 2.5 games ahead of the San Antonio Spurs for the top seed in the Western Conference.


The Thunder's 131-113 win over the Bulls was huge for their playoff push, giving them a 2.5-game lead over the Spurs for top spot in the West. Now they've got a comfy cushion heading into the stretch run.




Meanwhile, the Celtics bounced back from a slow start to beat the Hawks 109-102 in Boston. Collin Sexton (22 points) and Tre Jones (21 points) led the Bulls, but it wasn't enough to stop the Thunder's win.




The Hawks were up by as many as 16 in the first quarter, having won 9 of their last 10 games. But the Celtics fought back big time, led by Payton Pritchard's 36 points off the bench and Jayson Tatum's 26 points and 12 rebounds. Jaylen Brown was missed, though - sidelined with Achilles tendinitis.


Jayson Tatum dropped a season-high 26 points, with 13 of those coming in the 4th quarter to lead the Celtics' comeback win over the Hawks. This was Tatum's highest-scoring game since returning from his Achilles injury.




The win helps the Celtics maintain a slim lead over the Knicks for 2nd place in the East. Tatum's big game was crucial, given Jaylen Brown's absence with Achilles tendinitis.


The LA Clippers edged the Indiana Pacers 114-113, with Kawhi Leonard hitting a game-winner with less than a sec left. Leonard had 28 points and 8 rebounds, while Darius Garland scored 30 for the Clippers.




The win helps the Clippers jostle for play-in position. The Pacers, league-worst, gave them a scare.


Nikola Jokic dropped a monster triple-double (33 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists) - his 31st of the season - leading the Nuggets past the Jazz 135-129. Jamal Murray added 31 points and 14 assists for Denver.



The win helps the Nuggets tighten their grip on 4th place in the West. Jokic and Murray were unstoppable.



Luka's 41 Points Lead Lakers Past Nets

Luka Doncic lit up the Nets with 41 points, leading the LA Lakers to a 116-99 win. Doncic's big game might come with a price - he's facing a one-game suspension for his 16th technical foul of the season.




Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul means a one-game suspension's likely, despite avoiding a ban last time after a review. He had 41 points in the Lakers' 116-99 win over the Nets.




The Golden State Warriors got a much-needed win, beating the Washington Wizards 131-126. Kristaps Porzingis led the charge with 28 points, giving the team a boost in Stephen Curry's continued absence.




Curry's been out for 24 straight games with a knee injury, and the Warriors announced he'll miss at least one more game, against Denver on Sunday. They'll re-evaluate his status next week.




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