Chet Holmgren leveled the score at 117-117 with a three-pointer, securing a tie with only seven-tenths of a second left in regulation for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren's teammate, then played a pivotal role in overtime, contributing 10 of his 40 points to lead the Thunder to victory. The Golden State Warriors, missing Draymond Green due to a five-game suspension for a headlock incident with Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves, faced challenges.
In other NBA action, Giannis Antetokounmpo notched 40 points, propelling the Milwaukee Bucks to a comeback win against the Dallas Mavericks, overcoming a 12-point deficit in the second half. The Miami Heat's seven-game winning streak was halted with a 102-97 loss to the Chicago Bulls, while the Minnesota Timberwolves edged the New Orleans Pelicans 121-120 in a closely contested game.