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OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 112-100 on Saturday night to tie Minnesota for the Western Conference lead. Gilgeous-Alexander had his high points total without making a 3-pointer. He missed all four of his 3-point tries, but was 13 of 16 inside the arc and made 11 of 12 free throws. Jalen Williams scored 16 points and Chet Holmgren added 15 to help the Thunder improve to 27-11. Paolo Banchero had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Magic. They have lost three straight.
