The Oklahoma City Thunder (15-1) surged to their seventh consecutive win with a commanding 113-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings (3-12) on November 20.
Here are the key stats and the top performers of the game.
BEST PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC PG 33 PTS | 8 REB | 2 STL | 50.1 FPS
SGA has been incredibly consistent offensively, recording his 88th straight 20-point game and his 13th 30-point performance of the season.
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE:
Dennis Schroder SAC PG 21 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST | 27.5 FPS
Schroder has delivered back-to-back 20-point, 5-rebound performances.
SCORING MACHINES:
Chet Holmgren OKC C 21 PTS | 10-15 FG | 3 BLK | 36.9 FPS
Holmgren is on a strong offensive run, making 10 or more field goals while shooting at least 50% in three straight games. He’s also scored 20+ points in each of those outings and in five of his last six.
DeMar DeRozan SAC SF 17 PTS | 4-12 FG | 9-10 FT | 36.1 FPS
DeRozan averaged just 5 points during a recent two-game stretch, but he’s picking it up, averaging 22 in his last two games. He also recorded his fifth 5-assist game and posted his most steals in a game this season.
STAT SPECIALIST:
Russell Westbrook SAC PG 11 REB | 6 AST | 3 STL | 36.2 FPS
Russ recorded his second 10-rebound game in his last three but struggled on offense, ending a four-game double-digit scoring run. Despite that, he still had a strong month, averaging 15 points and nearly 8 rebounds and assists.
DEFENSIVE STANDOUT:
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC C 12 REB | 3 AST | 2 BLK | 27.9 FPS
Hartenstein recorded his tenth 10-rebound performance this season.
THE SHARPSHOOTER:
Malik Monk SAC SG 16 PTS | 5-9 FG | 3-5 3PT | 27.6 FPS
Monk’s scoring has been highly up-and-down this month, posting his fourth 15-point outing after scoring 2 or fewer points in two games, both against the Wolves.
THE X-FACTOR:
Lu Dort OKC SF 14 PTS | 4-8 3PT | 4 REB | 24.3 FPS
Dort is averaging 15.5 points, 4 three-pointers and 2 stocks over his last two games.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Precious Achiuwa SAC C 15 PTS | 9 REB | 3 AST | 31.3 FPS
Precious stepped up with Sabonis unavailable, dropping his third 10-point game and his second 9-rebound performance this month.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GAME:
Zach LaVine SAC SG 8 PTS | 4 REB | 5 TO
Zach had a difficult time finding his rhythm on offense, recording a season-high in turnovers, missing all four of his three-point attempts, and scoring under 10 points for the second straight game and for the third time this season, with two of those coming against the Thunder.
