After a pair of one-possession losses without guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder finally turned that effort into a victory. They took down the Milwaukee Bucks 114-109 on Sunday in perhaps their best win of the season.
Forward Justin Jackson scored 22 points and went 4-for-4 from deep in just his second start of the season. Center Al Horford recorded 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, again taking a key playmaking role without guards Gilgeous-Alexander, Theo Maledon or George Hill.
They helped the Thunder overcome Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double and beat one of the best teams in the NBA.
Here are five stats that define the Oklahoma City victory: