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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 in Thunder’s 10th straight win, 113-108 over Magic

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 in Thunder's 10th straight win, 113-108 over Magic | iNFOnews.ca
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball around Orlando Magic guard Jevon Carter (2) as he loses his footing during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Orlando Magic 113-108 Tuesday night for their 10th straight win.

Chet Holmgren added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder and Ajay Mitchell had 16 points, five of them during a mid-fourth quarter run that put the Thunder ahead to stay.

Paolo Banchero had 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for Orlando. Jalen Suggs added 14 points for the Magic, who lost on a second straight night after a seven-game win streak of their own.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 129th game scoring 20 or more points was accomplished on 14 for 27 shooting and 9 of 11 free throws. He hit 3 of 5 3-point shots, the final one giving the Thunder a 102-96 lead with 3:11 remaining.

His streak of 20-plus point road games, also an NBA record, reached 61 games.

Holmgren scored on three dunks and a midrange jumper while Oklahoma City opened the second quarter on a 19-5 spurt to lead 45-27, the largest lead of the game.

Jevon Carter started Orlando’s response with back-to-back 3-pointers, and Banchero opened the third quarter with a scoring burst to put the Magic up by seven points.

Gilgeous-Alexander was on the bench when Mitchell scored inside to lift the Thunder to a 91-90 lead with 8:05 left. He followed with a three-point play and Isaiah Joe added a 3-pointer.

Center Isaiah Hartenstein played his third straight scoreless game for the Thunder, finishing with seven rebounds and eight assists in 16 minutes.

Up next

Thunder: Play at Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

Magic: Play at Charlotte on Thursday night.

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 in Thunder's 10th straight win, 113-108 over Magic | iNFOnews.ca
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, defends against Orlando Magic guard Jevon Carter (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 in Thunder's 10th straight win, 113-108 over Magic | iNFOnews.ca
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) fight for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 in Thunder's 10th straight win, 113-108 over Magic | iNFOnews.ca
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) pulls down a rebound around Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 in Thunder's 10th straight win, 113-108 over Magic | iNFOnews.ca
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, pushes past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

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