Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder swept into the second round of the NBA playoffs on Monday with a 131-122 victory at Phoenix.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a ruthlessly efficient shooting display Saturday to propel Oklahoma City to a 121-109 victory over Phoenix and a commanding 3-0 lead in their NBA playoff series.