Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder edge Magic
Published on March 18, 2026.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 victory over the Orlando Magic, becoming the first team this season to clinch their ninth consecutive playoff spot. Gilgeious-Alexander scored 40 points, while Cheche Holmgren added 20 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Ajay Mitchell was the only other player in double figures for the Thunder. All five Orlando starters scored in the game, including Paolo Banchero who scored 32 points and added a team-best 10 rebounds. The Magic have now dropped consecutive games after winning seven.
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