Thunder defeat the Wizards 127-110 (1-6-23)

By: Darrell Owens

Headline Photo Credit: USA Today

OKLAHOMA CITY-The Washington Wizards had the final game of their four-game road trip Friday night vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. This game was the second and final game of the the season series between the two teams. Oklahoma City won a thriller in DC 121-120 with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander game winning three-pointer as time expired. The Wizards had won six out of the last eight games. Last night would be the first the Wizards would have back to back losses since December 17th & 18th, when the Clippers and Lakers would complete the  sweeps of Washington for the season. 

The Thunder defeat the Wizards 127-110 to complete the season sweep of the Wizards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 30 points while picking up four assists and three rebounds last night. Josh Giddey had 20 points and a game-high nine assists in the victory. Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams scored 18 points apiece for Oklahoma City.

For Washington, Kyle Kuzma led the way with 23 points and 7 assists. Daniel Gafford (15 points) Kristaps Porzingis (14 points) and Will Barton (14 points) contributed in the lost. Wizards Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr was not happy with his team performance and here what he had to say⬇️⬇️⬇️

The Washington Wizards will return home to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, January 9th at 7 PM EST from Capital One Arena.