What happened: Oklahoma City Thunder beat Washington Wizards 132-111 on March 21. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points on 17/27 shooting, 1/2 from three, with 7 assists and 3 rebounds in 32 minutes. The game saw ejections for Thunder's Jaylin Williams and Wizards' Justin Champagnie after a first-half altercation.

Why it matters: SGA's efficient outburst marks his seventh 40+ point game this season as the reigning MVP, strengthening Thunder's hold on a top Western Conference seed. 5 favorite but fail to cover after winning by 21 amid a late Wizards rally. The blowout reinforces OKC's elite status against bottom-feeders like Washington.

What to watch: Monitor SGA's scoring streak and Thunder's next game for continued MVP momentum; check updated Western Conference standings for seeding shifts.