Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wills OKC Thunder past Detroit Pistons in OT for 60th win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander held his hands over his mouth in disbelief. The reigning MVP had just delivered a signature moment, draining a go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation during OKC's game against Detroit on Monday. But it was erased by the officials, who called him for a push-off foul.

The stunned look from Gilgeous-Alexander said it all, and yet it didn't last long. He quickly placed on his game face for overtime. The same one that lives in the nightmares of opponents around the NBA.

The Thunder ultimately secured a 114-110 home win , and Gilgeous-Alexander scored eight of his 47 points during the extra period. OKC (60-16) has now won at least 60 games for the second straight season, which is something it hasn't done before in franchise history. It also has a 2.

5-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs for the top seed in the Western Conference. Here are three takeaways from the win: More: OKC Thunder will host 2026 preseason game vs. New Orleans Pelicans in Tulsa Order new book on Thunder's run to NBA title Chet Holmgren capitalized against an undersized Detroit defense Paul Reed tried to push Chet Holmgren off of his path to the rim.