{
  "id": 18848367,
  "title": "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rout the poor-shooting Wizards 114-75",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/shai-gilgeous-alexander-thunder-rout-the-poor-shooting-wizards-114-75",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T03:32:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/11/07/shai-gilgeous-alexander-thunder-rout-the-poor-shooting-wizards-114-75"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Washington Wizards, 114-75, on Saturday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 30 points in the first three quarters. Jared McCain chipped in with 19 points, and rookie Aday Mara contributed 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. Rookie AJ Dybantsa added 19 points, while Alex Sarr had 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Wizards (4-6). Washington struggled with poor shooting, making only 29 of 98 shots (29.6%) and 7 of 43 three-point attempts. The Wizards fell short in their previous three games and lost Anthony Davis to a long-term injury. Despite playing a night before their NBA Cup game, Oklahoma City maintained their strong performance, shooting 50% in the first half and leading by 57-36. Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 17 points and 16 points in the second quarter. Washington missed their first seven field goal attempts, going 15-for-52 (28.8%) for the half. Trey Young, a former Norman High and Oklahoma University star, went 1-for-6 from the field for the Wizards, finishing with four points.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Washington Wizards 114-75",
    "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points for Thunder",
    "Wizards struggle with 29.6% shooting and 7 three-pointers"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Oklahoma City's ability to maintain offensive efficiency despite a busy schedule highlights a growing gap between their rising roster and a Washington team struggling with shooting and injuries.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}