Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a stellar performance, scoring 39 points in just 29 minutes, as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the New York Knicks 126-101 on Friday night. The Thunder bounced back emphatically after their 15-game winning streak ended with a loss to Cleveland on Wednesday.

Isaiah Joe chipped in 31 points, including 23 in the first half, as Oklahoma City seized control with a 36-12 run. By halftime, the Thunder had built a commanding 70-43 lead, showing no signs of a hangover at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson scored 27 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 for the Knicks, who have now lost four of their last five games. The skid began with a loss to the Thunder a week earlier, snapping their nine-game winning streak. This time, Oklahoma City didn’t need a late surge, as the game was well in hand by halftime.