Miami, USA – The Oklahoma City Thunder remains unstoppable in the 2024 NBA season, after achieving their 12th consecutive victory by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 123-101. This triumph solidifies their position as the undisputed leader of the Western Conference.
The Oklahoma team showed a dominant game, highlighting their effectiveness with 18 three-pointers made. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the offense with 22 points. Jalen Williams, who returned after an absence, contributed 18 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein also had an outstanding performance, achieving a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
In another encounter, Frenchman Victor Wembanyama shone with 26 points and 15 rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs to victory over the Miami Heat with a score of 136-111. With this performance, Wembanyama surpassed 4,000 points in his NBA career.
The Spurs, in addition to the victory, secured the Southwest Division title, an achievement they hadn’t achieved since the 2016-17 season. This keeps them in the fight for a playoff spot, while the Miami Heat faces difficulties on their path to the postseason.
In Detroit, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 113-110, ending the Los Angeles team’s nine-game winning streak. Dannis Jenkins led Detroit with 30 points, and Jalen Duren achieved a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds.
For the Lakers, Luka Doncic played after an appeal from the team, while LeBron James was close to a triple-double, recording 12 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.
The day highlighted the Thunder’s excellent form and the achievements of Wembanyama, who continues to add milestones in his young NBA career.
