Oklahoma City Thunder routed the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 125-96 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated with 34 points in just 22 minutes as the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the depleted Milwaukee Bucks 125-96 on Monday night. Milwaukee, missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, and Khris Middleton due to injuries, struggled from the start. What was expected to be a thrilling NBA Cup final rematch turned into a one-sided affair. Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA's leading scorer, exploded for 21 points in the first quarter and 30 by halftime as the Thunder led 78-44. He exited early in the third quarter with the Thunder ahead 96-54.

Ousmane Dieng contributed 21 points and seven rebounds, while Isaiah Joe added 18 points as Oklahoma City improved to 39-9, even with Jalen Williams sidelined. The Bucks, who had scored 100+ points in every game since November 12, failed to reach that mark, suffering their fourth consecutive defeat.