Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another masterclass Thursday night, scoring 31 points as the defending NBA champion Thunder beat the Washington Wizards 127-108 at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City improves to 6-0, matching last season’s red-hot start.

Joe Sparks Offense In Season Debut

With Chet Holmgren sidelined by lower back soreness, Isaiah Joe made his season debut and wasted no time making an impact. Joe scored 20 points, hitting five 3-pointers and providing instant offense off the bench. Fourteen of those points came in the first half, helping OKC build a 59-49 halftime lead.

Mitchell Continues To Impress

Rookie guard Ajay Mitchell added 20 points of his own, remaining perfect from the free-throw line this season. He’s now 19-for-19 through six games, continuing to provide reliabl

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