NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder Beat Miami Heat 104-97 for Seventh Straight Victory
Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 104-97 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory.
Takeaways
- Williams’ previous season high was 31.
- The big difference for the Thunder was turnovers — they turned 19 Miami giveaways into 27 points.
- The Thunder’s winning streak is alive because the NBA Cup final — a loss Tuesday night to Milwaukee in Las Vegas — doesn’t count as a regular-season game.
Heat:
- Managing general partner Micky Arison and senior director of team development Ruth Riley Hunter are Basketball Hall of Fame candidates for the Class of 2025.
- "It’s about time" for Arison, said Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who added that those like Hunter — with college, pro, and Olympic titles — should be a Hall lock.
Key Moment
- Oklahoma City trailed by three midway through the third quarter, then went on a 10-0 run to kickstart a finishing push. The Thunder were up by 11 entering the fourth.
Key Stat
- Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 25 points in 17 consecutive games, the longest such streak in the NBA this season.
Up Next
- The Thunder host Washington on Monday.
- The Heat are at Orlando on Saturday.
Conclusion
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning streak, beating the Miami Heat 104-97. Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder, while Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo struggled for the Heat due to injuries. The Thunder’s winning streak is now seven games long, and they look to continue their hot streak against the Washington Wizards on Monday.
FAQs
Q: How many points did Jalen Williams score in the game?
A: Jalen Williams scored a season-high 33 points.
Q: How many points did the Thunder turn into points from Heat turnovers?
A: The Thunder turned 19 Miami giveaways into 27 points.
Q: Who are the Hall of Fame candidates for the Class of 2025?
A: Managing general partner Micky Arison and senior director of team development Ruth Riley Hunter are Basketball Hall of Fame candidates for the Class of 2025.
