The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Denver Nuggets Monday night in a highly anticipated rematch between three-time MVP winner Nikola Jokic and last year's MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
As many expected, the contest was close throughout and the Thunder headed into halftime with a six-point lead. Denver cut the lead to three going into the fourth quarter, but as the game came to a close, Gilgeous-Alexander couldn't be stopped.
The Canadian guard scored 10 points in the final frame, including two three-pointers in the last 15 seconds of play.
That included the eventual game-winning step back three with 3.3 seconds remaining.
On the night, Gilgeous-Alexander posted one of the strongest games of his career, finishing with 35 points, 15 assists, nine rebounds, one steal, one block and zero turnovers.
In the process, he also tied Wilt Chamberlain for the most consecutive 20-point games in NBA history, now with 126 straight.
Following the game, he spoke on Oklahoma City's final offensive possession, offering a classic one-liner.
When asked if he had planned to take a step back three-pointer, Gilgeous-Alexander replied: "No. I have answers to the test, but I've got to see the questions first."
With the win, the Thunder have now won six in a row, their longest streak since earning 16 straight victories from November to December.
Oklahoma City will have the next two days off before two home games against the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves.
After that, they'll embark on a five-game East Coast road trip.
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