Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set his career-high at 55 points, and defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder survived a second straight double-overtime contest to jump to 2-0 in the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season. The 27-year-old combo guard took over in the second extra period in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, fueling a 141-135 victory versus last season’s finalists Indiana Pacers .

“We all have the same mentality. Everybody has to be ready to play,” explained Belgian Ajay Mitchell after fueling bench contribution with an individual NBA-high of 26 points, alongside four assists, three rebounds, and one steal, lasting 38 minutes on Thursday.

“Today was my grandmother’s birthday. And she passed a year ago. So, it was a little special for me,” the 23-year-old combo guard emotionally added, “I was pr

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