Oklahoma City Thunder Dominate Atlanta Hawks with 135-119 Win

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The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive run against Eastern Conference teams, beating the Atlanta Hawks 135-119 on Friday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, while Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams each scored 20 points. The Thunder's long-range assault was a key factor in their win, with Dort shooting 6 of 11 on 3-pointers. Oklahoma City never trailed in the game and improved to 21-1 against the Eastern Conference, with a 48-11 overall record and a 27-10 record against Western Conference teams.

The Atlanta Hawks were led by Onyeka Okongwu, who had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Caris LeVert, who scored 23 points. Trae Young added 19 points with 12 assists for the Hawks, but shot only 5 of 14 from the field. The Hawks trailed by 20 at 45-25, but managed to tighten the deficit with a 14-0 run late in the first half to trail 71-64 at halftime. However, the Thunder pulled away late in the third period, led by Gilgeous-Alexander, and controlled the final minutes of the period to stretch their advantage to 27 before taking a 108-84 lead into the fourth.

The Thunder's 3-point shooting was a key factor in their win, making 23 of 50 3s. Their season high for 3-pointers was 27 in a 137-101 win over New Orleans on Feb. 10. The Thunder also had a strong performance from Isaiah Joe, who scored 12 points in 11 minutes before being ruled out in the third quarter with lower back soreness. Chet Holmgren, who was listed as questionable with a right calf contusion, started and scored seven points in 15 minutes. The Thunder's offense was on full display, with multiple players contributing to their high score.

The Hawks will look to bounce back from their loss when they visit Memphis on Monday night. The Thunder, on the other hand, will visit San Antonio on Sunday. The Thunder's dominance of the Eastern Conference continues, and they will look to keep their winning streak alive in their upcoming games. Here are the match scores and player statistics:

• Match score: Oklahoma City Thunder 135, Atlanta Hawks 119
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31 points
• Luguentz Dort: 20 points, 6 of 11 on 3-pointers
• Jalen Williams: 20 points
• Onyeka Okongwu: 23 points, 13 rebounds
• Caris LeVert: 23 points
• Trae Young: 19 points, 12 assists

The Thunder's win over the Hawks is a testament to their strong team chemistry and cohesion. With multiple players contributing to their high score, the Thunder are a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. As the season continues, the Thunder will look to keep their winning streak alive and make a deep run in the playoffs.