Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder earn their 10th straight NBA victory.
Listed as ill on the Thunder’s injury report, Gilgeous-Alexander played in a 113-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Cup at the Paycom Center.
The 27-year-old has scored at least 20 points in 91 consecutive games – the third-longest streak in NBA history.
Anthony Edwards recorded 31 points and eight rebounds for the Timberwolves, who have lost three straight games.
Oklahoma is just the fifth team in NBA history to start a season with 18 wins and one loss, as they won all three NBA Cup games to lead Group A West.
