Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder Over Pelicans

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after getting fouled by New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham (4), during an NBA game at Paycom Center, in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Dec. 26, 2021. Alonzo Adams/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117–112 win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

Rookie Aaron Wiggins had 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting for the Thunder, who have won four of five. The loss snapped the Pelicans’ four-game winning streak.