Thunder improve to 8-2 as Gilgeous-Alexander guides Saturday win

Jared McCain scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting.

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What happened: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander steered Oklahoma City to victory on Saturday as the team improved to 8-2 on the season. Jared McCain provided efficient scoring with 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting alongside five rebounds. Aday Mara added 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting with eight rebounds and three blocks.

Why it matters: The result keeps Oklahoma City near the top of the Western Conference standings with an 8-2 record through 10 games. Efficient interior scoring from Mara and McCain offers frontcourt balance behind Gilgeous-Alexander's perimeter creation.

By the numbers: Gilgeous-Alexander entered averaging 29.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games. Mara had recorded 7.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games.

What to watch: Oklahoma City continues its regular-season schedule seeking to extend its momentum behind its 8-2 start.

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Thunder improve to 8-2 as Gilgeous-Alexander guides Saturday win

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