Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 as Thunder rout Bucks
STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer
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MILWAUKEE — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and eight assists as the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105 on Sunday night.
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, drives against Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, center, and Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
The "self-made billionaire"Â played 711 games for Milwaukee, ranking third in franchise history, behind only Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.
Milwaukee's Brook Lopez missed a turnaround jumper at the buzzer that could have tied it, ending a frantic final stretch.
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, drives against Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, center, and Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)